Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs)

tms specialises in the preparation of IETPs which can range from a simple scanned image (PDF) through to the presentation of data blocks where the content of the data blocks (maintenance tasks, parts lists, warnings, cautions, illustrations, etc) is generated from a database (Common Source Database (CSDB)).  The great advantage of this is that the data blocks (Data Modules (DMs)) can be reused time and time again in the same publications and across different platform publications.

The features of each type of IETP is:

PDF Both type publication delivered electronically with a chapter, page structure and a basic page turning function.

The functionality can be extended to give complex linking (table of contents to paragraphs) and updates can be broken down to paragraph/illustration levels to enable a remote update capability.

Data Modules Generally based upon the S1000D specification.  Data Modules are usually written in Simplified Technical English (STE100) and produced as an output from the ILS process.

One of most important factors in the production of Data Modules is a comprehensive set of Business Rules and a robust Data Module Requirements List (DMRL).  The Business Rules specify in detail how the data modules are to be produced and any deviation from S1000D. tms are able to produce business rules and a DMRL to meet any requirement.

Want to know more about IETPs our engineers can provide guidance to support the preparation and delivery of IETPs and are involved in development of both S1000D and IETM development and are up to date with the last developments.