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Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs)

Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs)

An IETP can filter the content a user sees as runtime based on criteria such as equipment, skill level, and environmental conditions.

The How of S1000D

One of the most beneficial aspects of S1000D is the focus on electronic delivery through Interactive Electronic Technical Publications, otherwise known as IETPs. Through an IETP, S1000D fully supports multimedia content such as locator graphics, animations, simulations, hot-spots, wire highlighting, intelligent hydraulics, video, audio, digital photographs, 3D models, virtual task training, and more. These types of content provide just-in-time training at the exact point when a technician is preparing to perform a task and takes technical documentation to a whole new level.

Because S1000D contains a rich applicability model, IETPs can filter content the user sees at runtime based on the equipment being serviced, skill level, environmental conditions, and other criteria.

IETPs can be integrated with other systems, such as parts inventory. In this way, a technician can simply click on a part number in the illustrated parts list to access inventory or order new parts.

S1000D even provides a specific construct for fault isolation in an IETP called a “Process Data Module”. The process data module allows a user to interact with information in an IETP to dynamically work through fault isolation processes.

To learn more about SDL's IETP read about SDL LiveContent.

S1000D
S1000D

S1000D is an international standard for procuring and producing technical documentation. Included in the specification are prescribed methods for interchanging, managing, and publishing technical content.
What is S1000D
What is S1000D

In the most simple terms, S1000D is a suite of information that includes a 2,762-page specification (Issue 4.0), a set of XML schemas, sample XML instances, and additional supporting documentation.
Where is S1000D Used
Where is S1000D Used

S1000D has been heavily used for quite some time to support aviation documentation in the European defense community.
Why Create Content as Data Modules
Why Create Content as Data Modules

One of the primary benefits of data modules is the ability to reuse them across multiple publications and publishing outputs.
The Common Source Database (CSDB)
The Common Source Database (CSDB)

Not all CSDBs are alike, but at a minimum they should have the ability to import, manage, and export valid S1000D XML.
How To Get Started with S1000D
How To Get Started with S1000D

S1000D Workshops, Webinars and Training offer an excellent foundation for developing your S1000D strategy.