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Validate Smarter with IrisCheck v3.1

IrisCheck v3.1 keeps your S1000D validation aligned with the latest specification and makes everyday editing faster and more flexible.

  • S1000D Issue 7 support Validate against the newest S1000D specification directly in the IrisCheck engine. This release also delivers updated default BREX patches for Issues 4.1.E, 4.2.B, 5.0.C, and 6A.
  • A more productive built-in editor Open the current module in your configured external editor, toggle whitespace markings for cleaner authoring, and receive automatic alerts when a module is changed from an external source.
  • Smarter command-line integration New CLI text-output options make it simple to integrate IrisCheck with external editors such as Oxygen Editor and to build validation into your existing toolchains.

Plus additional enhancements and fixes throughout. Ready to upgrade? Submit a ticket through our Customer Success Portal to get the latest release.

Build a Better BREX with IrisCheck

To learn more about BREX authoring and maximizing IrisCheck's benefits, explore the Building a Better BREX series from IrisCheck's Chief Architect:

Part 1: What is BREX?

Part 2: Context Rules and XPath

Part 3: Writing Rules: Learn by Example

Part 4: Writing Rules: A Real-world Example

Part 5: Revisiting @rulesContext and more XPath features

Part 6: Building a Better BREX: With IrisCheck

About IrisCheck

How do you know your publications are valid to the S1000D spec? Your organization’s business rules?

  • IrisCheck is the comprehensive S1000D Issue 2.2 and later validation tool that helps you ensure the data you have is valid to the S1000D specification and includes the following features:
  •    Intelligent XPath Verification verifies that node tests in your BREX rule XPath expressions exist within the S1000D schemas, with Issue-strict checking to ensure rules align with your specific S1000D Issue version
  •    Dynamic XPath Language Support for versions 1.0 through 3.1, with automatic inference based on S1000D Issue or explicit configuration
  •   BREX View Window provides a dedicated environment to review parse failures, test expressions, and edit your project's BREX
  •    Report View Window offers a focused space for viewing, managing, and searching previously saved XML reports
  •    Advanced Filtering with substring and Glob pattern support for organizing large module listings
  •    Professional Reporting PDF printing (requires an available PDF print driver), and custom report transforms using XSLT 1.0, 2.0, or 3.0
  • The foundational release of IrisCheck established a robust framework for complex data validation and technical manual precision. Central to this is a comprehensive XPath Tester and full-layered BREX support, ensuring that business rules are not only defined but accurately executed across the project. To maintain data integrity, the system performs automated Schema and Filename checks, alongside rigorous Media Reference verification to eliminate broken links within the technical data package. For project oversight, the custom Transform Report capability allows teams to extract critical metadata and generate specialized analyses tailored to specific program requirements. Validation extends into the relational structure of the data, verifying Applicability, DM, CSN, and CIR references to ensure cross-document consistency. Furthermore, IrisCheck facilitates linguistic compliance through integration with Etteplan's HyperSTE (licensed separately), allowing users to validate content against ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English guidelines. These technical controls are housed within a flexible interface, offering multiple viewing modes, such as dark and light, to accommodate long-duration technical review sessions.

  • Available as a stand-alone application, IrisCheck flexibly fits the needs of your business. Contact Us to evaluate how IrisCheck can help you meet your organization’s needs.
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IrisCheck V3 Technical Update: Enhanced S1000D Verification Capabilities

Intelligent BREX Validation for Aviation & Defense Standards

At the heart of this release is Intelligent XPath Verification. IrisCheck verifies that node tests in your BREX rule XPath expressions exist within the S1000D schemas. With Issue-strict checking, we ensure your business rules align with your specific S1000D Issue version—essential for maintaining compliance in complex aerospace projects.

Combined with Dynamic XPath Language Support (versions 1.0 through 3.1), documentation teams gain complete control over rule evaluation and data integrity.

XPath Verification and S1000D Schema Alignment

The IrisCheck V3 release introduces Intelligent XPath Verification. The tool now validates that node tests in BREX rule XPath expressions correlate accurately with S1000D schemas. By utilizing Issue-strict checking, IrisCheck ensures that business rules are evaluated against the specific S1000D Issue version required for your project.

Integration of Dynamic XPath Language Support (versions 1.0 through 3.1) provides granular control over rule evaluation within diverse technical environments.

Standardized Workflows for Documentation Management

Dedicated modules for BREX management offer structured environments for authors and validators to review parse failures and refine expression logic. Advanced filtering tools allow for the management of large data module sets within a Common Source Database (CSDB).

Flexible reporting options allow you to communicate validation results clearly with detailed error logs for technical authors and engineers.

Batch Processing and Error Handling for Enterprise Data

For large-scale projects involving thousands of modules, batch processing reliability is critical for project timelines. IrisCheck is engineered to manage non-fatal errors without interrupting the validation sequence, ensuring a complete audit of the entire dataset rather than terminating at the first point of failure.

Aerospace & Defense Customer Story

IrisCheck Helps Improve S1000D Publication Quality

Customer validating S1000D publications with IrisCheck

IrisCheck is the best tool we have used for BREX validation; we consider it a must-have in the IETM world. IrisCheck is quick and thorough, featuring an easy-to-use interface. It generates multiple reports that our team uses to improve our IETM development process. This tool plays a critical role in improving the quality of our S1000D publications.

Sr Technical Writer
IETM Team Lead - Defense Industry

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Why do I need an S1000D validation tool like IrisCheck?

An S1000D validation tool is an essential component for any organization involved in the creation and management of technical publications and plays a crucial role in ensuring consistency and compliance with the S1000D standard. By employing IrisCheck, organizations can streamline their document authoring processes, enhance data accuracy and consistency, and ultimately deliver valid, high-quality documentation that meets industry standards.

Read on to explore the key reasons why implementing IrisCheck into your S1000D tool chain is vital for your organization's success in today's competitive landscape.

Consistency & Compliance

S1000D validation tools play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of technical publications. These tools are specifically designed to check if the content aligns with the S1000D specification.

By validating content against the defined rules of S1000D, these tools help maintain consistency throughout the document. They ensure that all required elements are present and properly formatted according to the standard's guidelines. This not only enhances readability but also improves comprehension for maintainers and operators who rely on these documents for guidance.

Without using validation tools, inconsistencies can easily creep into technical publications. Mistakes such as missing or incorrect information, inconsistent formatting, or non-compliance with specific requirements may occur unnoticed. Such discrepancies can lead to confusion among end-users who depend on accurate and reliable information from these publications.

Validation helps identify potential errors early in the process, allowing authors and editors to rectify them before publication. It acts as an essential quality control mechanism by flagging any deviations from established standards or best practices within S1000D.

Leveraging S1000D validation tools ensures that technical publications adhere closely to industry standards while maintaining consistency across various documents. By eliminating inconsistencies through rigorous checks against predefined rule sets, IrisCheck contributes significantly towards producing high-quality materials that effectively serve their intended purpose - providing clear instructions and valuable information to operators and maintainers.

BREX Compliance

Validation tools play a crucial role in ensuring adherence to your business rules and maintaining proper linking between modules. These tools act as a safeguard, helping you identify any inconsistencies or errors within the data.

A validation tool is your reliable partner helping to ensure accurate and valid data. It checks against predefined criteria set by your business rules, so you can rest easy knowing only accurate and valid information is processed, reducing the risk of incorrect outputs or faulty decision-making based on flawed data.

Validation tools provide an essential layer of quality control for businesses by verifying compliance with their specific rules. By leveraging these powerful mechanisms, organizations can enhance accuracy, reliability, and overall efficiency in their operations.

Quality Assurance

Validation tools perform quality checks, identifying errors, missing elements, or incorrect formatting. Ensuring high-quality documentation improves maintainer's and operator's user experience and reduces support requests.

Efficiency & Cost Savings

Validated content reduces the risk of errors during integration. It streamlines the process of integrating supplier manuals into the final documentation. Ultimately, this efficiency leads to cost savings in the production and maintenance of technical publications.

S1000D validation tools are essential for ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality technical documentation. If you work with S1000D data, IrisCheck ensures that the data meets industry standards.

Take your technical publications to the next level with IrisCheck–ensure consistency, compliance, and high-quality output for a seamless user experience. Contact us today for an IrisCheck demo!