• ISO/IEC 15910:1999

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    Information technology Software user documentation process

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Withdrawn date:  13-02-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  16-12-1999

    Publisher:  International Organization for Standardization

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    1 Scope
    2 Conformance
    3 Normative references
    4 Terms and definitions
    5 Quality management
    6 Tailoring
    7 Objectives
    8 Requirements
          8.1 The documentation process
                 8.1.1 General
                 8.1.2 Provision of source material
                 8.1.3 Documentation plan
                 8.1.4 Review
                 8.1.5 Usability testing of documentation
                 8.1.6 Documentation development sub-
                          contracted to other companies
                 8.1.7 Change control and document maintenance
          8.2 Content of a style specification
                 8.2.1 General
                 8.2.2 Writing style
                 8.2.3 Paper documentation
                 8.2.4 Electronic documentation
    Annex A (informative) Cross-reference to ISO/IEC 12207
    Annex B (informative) Calling the International Standard from
                          a contract
    Annex C (informative) Sample documentation plan: ABC tape
                          management system user documentation
    Annex D (informative) Relationship between audiences, tasks,
                          paper and on-line documentation
    Annex E (informative) Writing in English for translation
    Annex F (informative) Estimating
    Annex G (informative) Assessing a documentation plan
    Annex H (informative) Sample style specification
    Bibliography
    Index
    Figure 1 - Documentation process overview
    Figure D.1 - Audience hierarchy
    Figure D.2 - Task hierarchy
    Figure D.3 - Information needs
    Figure D.4 - Summary of the process
    Table 1 - Sub-tended angle and point size
    Table A.1 - Cross-reference to ISO/IEC 12207
    Table C.1 - Style guide
    Table C.2 - Project team
    Table C.3 - Schedule
    Table F.1 - Estimated times
    Table H.1 - Style elements and values

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines minimum process for creation of all kinds of user documentation for software with a user interface. These kinds of documentation include printed documentation, for example quick reference cards and user manuals, on-line documentation and systems, and help text. Aimed at any producer or buyer of user documentation. Also covers the help delivery system, help screens, and on-line text and delivery system.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher International Organization for Standardization
    Status Withdrawn
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    05/30129502 DC : DRAFT FEB 2005 ISO/IEC 15289 - SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - CONTENT OF SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE LIFE CYCLE PROCESS INFORMATION PRODUCTS (DOCUMENTATION)
    BS TICKIT GUIDE : ISSUE 5.5 A GUIDE TO SOFTWARE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AND CERTIFICATION TO ISO 9001:2000
    09/30191860 DC : 0 BS EN 60601-1-6 - MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - PART 1-6: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC SAFETY AND ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE - COLLATERAL STANDARD - USABILITY
    02/647837 DC : DRAFT OCT 2002 PD 0026 - SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM QUALITY FRAMEWORK
    I.S. EN 60601-1-6:2010 MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - PART 1-6: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC SAFETY AND ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE - COLLATERAL STANDARD: USABILITY
    BS EN 60601-1-6 : 2010 MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - PART 1-6: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC SAFETY AND ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE - COLLATERAL STANDARD: USABILITY
    CSA ISO/IEC 18019 : 2004 SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM ENGINEERING - GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF USER DOCUMENTATION FOR APPLICATION SOFTWARE
    ISO/IEC 15289:2006 Systems and software engineering Content of systems and software life cycle process information products (Documentation)
    07/30160567 DC : 0 BS ISO/IEC 26514 - SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING - USER DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCUMENTATION DESIGNERS AND DEVELOPERS
    BS ISO/IEC 15289:2006 Systems and software engineering. Content of systems and software life cycle process information products (documentation)
    BS ISO/IEC 18019:2004 Software and system engineering. Guidelines for the design and preparation of user documentation for application software
    ISO/IEC 18019:2004 Software and system engineering Guidelines for the design and preparation of user documentation for application software
    CSA ISO/IEC 90003 : 2004 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION OF ISO 9001:2000 TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE
    UNE-EN 60601-1-6:2010 Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
    ISO/IEC TR 9294:2005 Information technology Guidelines for the management of software documentation
    IEEE 1063-2001 IEEE Standard for Software User Documentation
    IEC 60601-1-6:2010+AMD1:2013 CSV Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
    PD ISO/IEC TR 9294:2005 Information technology. Guidelines for the management of software documentation
    EN 60601-1-6:2010/A1:2015 MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - PART 1-6: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC SAFETY AND ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE - COLLATERAL STANDARD: USABILITY (IEC 60601-1-6:2010/A1:2013)
    CSA ISO/IEC 90003 : 2004 : R2014 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION OF ISO 9001:2000 TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE
    08/30184786 DC : DRAFT JUNE 2008 BS ISO/IEC 26513 - SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING - REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSESSORS AND TESTERS OF USER DOCUMENTATION

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    ISO 216:2007 Writing paper and certain classes of printed matter Trimmed sizes A and B series, and indication of machine direction
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