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Introduction

The S1000D specification is a widely adopted standard for managing technical publications in the aerospace and defense industry. It provides guidelines for creating, managing, and exchanging technical information across the product lifecycle. To ensure compliance with S1000D, organizations must validate their data modules against the specification and adhere to their own business rules.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how the integration of IrisCheck and HyperSTE can significantly benefit S1000D organizations by streamlining validation processes, improving data quality, and enhancing overall productivity.

IrisCheck: Validating S1000D Data Modules

What is IrisCheck?

IrisCheck is a comprehensive S1000D validation tool. Its primary purpose is to validate data modules against the S1000D specification and ensure compliance with business rules. Let’s dive into its key features:

BREX Validation. IrisCheck verifies data against your organization’s business rules using BREX (Business Rules Exchange). This full-layered support ensures that your publications align with your specific requirements.

CSN and CIR Reference Checks. IrisCheck performs checks on Common Source Numbers (CSNs) and Component Identification References (CIRs). These references are critical for maintaining consistency and accuracy in technical documentation.

Applicability References. The tool verifies that references are correctly defined in ACT/CCT Schema, file names, and data module references. This helps prevent inconsistencies and ensures proper linking within the documentation.

Built-in Editor. IrisCheck includes an XML-aware editor, allowing users to fix errors directly within the tool. This feature accelerates the error correction process.

HyperSTE: Simplifying Authoring and Quality Assurance

What is HyperSTE?

HyperSTE, licensed separately by Etteplan, ensures that technical documentation adheres to Simplified Technical English (STE) standards. It acts as an interactive review tool for authors and a quality measurement tool for editors. By simplifying sentence structures and vocabulary, it can enhance readability and reduce ambiguity. Here’s how HyperSTE contributes to S1000D compliance:

Standardized Language. HyperSTE enforces a consistent writing style, making it easier for authors to adhere to S1000D guidelines. It reduces the risk of errors caused by complex language constructs.

Automated Quality Assurance. HyperSTE integrates with your authoring tool, automatically checking content for compliance. It flags potential issues related to terminology, grammar, and style.

Translation Efficiency. When content is written in HyperSTE, translation becomes more efficient. Translators can work with a simplified vocabulary, resulting in faster and more accurate translations.

Gain Confidence That Your Publications are Compliant and User Friendly

Efficiency. By combining IrisCheck and HyperSTE, organizations can streamline the validation process. Authors write content in HyperSTE, ensuring compliance from the start. IrisCheck then validates the data modules, catching any remaining errors.

Quality Improvement. HyperSTE promotes clear and concise writing, reducing the likelihood of ambiguities or inaccuracies. IrisCheck further enhances quality by validating against business rules and the S1000D specification.

Time Savings. Automated checks and an XML-aware editor in IrisCheck speed up error resolution. Authors spend less time revising content, leading to faster document turnaround.

Compliance Confidence. Organizations can confidently meet S1000D requirements, knowing that their data modules align with both the standard and their specific rules.

Take Action Today!

The integration of IrisCheck and HyperSTE, by Etteplan, is a step forward for S1000D organizations. By combining these powerful tools, you can achieve compliance, improve data quality, and boost overall productivity. But don’t stop here—take action today:

Evaluate Your Workflow.

Assess your current technical writing and validation processes. Identify pain points and areas where automation can make a difference.

Implement IrisCheck and HyperSTE.

Integrate these tools into your content creation pipeline. Train your authors on HyperSTE’s simplified language rules and encourage its consistent use.

Monitor Results.

Track the impact of the integration. Measure time saved, error reduction, and overall efficiency gains. Use this data to fine-tune your processes.

Share Success Stories.

As your organization reaps the benefits, share your success stories with peers and industry forums. Collaboration drives progress!

Remember, the journey toward better compliance and productivity starts by reaching out to us today.