What's New? IrisCheck™ V1.2: The Comprehensive S1000D Validation and BREX Checker Tool

Introducing the Power of IrisCheck V1.2 + HyperSTE V10 Integration!

Experience a new level of efficiency, quality, and cost savings with our seamless integration.

Using a single interface, authors can now check for writing clarity, adherence to the ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English (STE) standard, and verify their data is valid according to the S1000D specification. Results are returned as a unified report providing the definitive word on standards conformance. STE verification via Etteplan's HyperSTE, licensed separately.

With this powerful combination, we enhance the overall quality of technical publications by promoting clear writing and ensuring compliance with business rules and S1000D specifications.

Rest assured that your technical publications will align with industry standards and internal rules when it's time to publish.

Discover the power behind IrisCheck + HyperSTE integration today! Contact Us to discuss how the newest version of IrisCheck can benefit your organization.

• IrisCheck is the comprehensive S1000D validation tool that helps you ensure the data you have is valid to the S1000D specification and includes additional checks for:
•    NEW  Adherence to Simplified Technical English guidelines with Etteplan's HyperSTE, licensed separately
•    CSN and CIR references
•    BREX (full-layered support) – Verify your data against your organization’s business rules
•    Applicability References – Verify references are defined in your ACT/CCT
•    Schema, File Names, Data Module Refs – Check these and more
• 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.

IrisCheck Best Tool for BREX Validation and Helps Improve S1000D Publication Quality

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 - Fulcrum Concepts, LLC

Identify and Correct Validation Failures

Ensure your S1000D publications are valid to the specification and to your project’s business rules

Why do I need an S1000D validation tool?

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.

Structured Data Format

S1000D content is written in Extensible Markup Language (XML) format, providing a flexible and standardized way to represent information. XML allows for the structuring of data into elements and attributes, making it easier to organize and manage content effectively.

One of the key advantages of using XML is its ability to facilitate the exchange of information between different systems or platforms. By adhering to a structured format, S1000D content can be seamlessly shared across various software applications without losing any vital data or formatting.

Moreover, XML enables validation tools to ensure that the data conforms to predefined rules and guidelines. These tools help identify any errors or inconsistencies within the document structure, ensuring high-quality output that meets industry standards.

By leveraging XML as the foundation for S1000D content creation, businesses can streamline their documentation processes while maintaining consistency and accuracy throughout their technical publications.

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.

By using a validation tool, you can verify that all data entered into your system meets the predefined criteria set by your business rules. This ensures that only accurate and valid information is processed, reducing the risk of incorrect outputs or faulty decision-making based on flawed data.

Moreover, these tools also help maintain proper linking between different modules within your system. They ensure that all connections and dependencies are correctly established, allowing for seamless integration across various components of your S1000D publications.

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 a demo!