Technical authoring
S1000D authoring involves the creation of technical content directly in compliance with the S1000D specification.
Techpoint Services applies structured authoring principles, XML-based authoring tools, and standard business rules to produce accurate, reusable, and modular documentation.
Our authoring process includes:
Requirements analysis
We work with stakeholders to define documentation requirements, identify applicable S1000D issues, and determine project-specific rules and data module needs.
BREX and SNS development
We develop a Business Rules EXchange (BREX) and Standard Numbering System (SNS) structure to govern authoring standards, numbering conventions, and content organization.
Data Module authoring
Authors create Data Modules (DMs) following S1000D standards, including descriptive, procedural, and illustrated content.
Each DM is validated for structure, consistency, and schema compliance.
Quality assurance and validation
All authored content is checked against the BREX file, schema, and editorial guidelines to ensure full compliance with S1000D and project-specific requirements.
Publishing and delivery
Final deliverables are prepared in the required format (e.g., IETP, PDF) and integrated into the customer’s Content Management System (CMS) or IETP viewer.
DM builder tool
Standards We Work To
We have extensive experience aligning our documentation and ILS deliverables with globally recognized standards and specifications, including:
- ASD S1000D – The international specification for technical publications using a common source database.
- ASD-STE100 – The specification for Simplified Technical English, ensuring clarity and consistency across all documentation.
- C-01-100-100 / AG-006 – Canadian and Australian defence standards for technical publications and ILS processes.
- MOD UK AVP70 – The UK Ministry of Defence standard for technical documentation in support of ILS programs.
- ATP 2-02-90 – NATO’s Allied Technical Publication guiding standardization in documentation and logistics.
- ATA iSpec 2200 – The international specification for commercial aviation documentation.
By adhering to these standards, we ensure all deliverables are compliant, interoperable, and optimized for integration into client documentation frameworks and content management systems.
Data Formats
Our team authors and converts content into fully compliant formats, including:
- .XML
- .SGML
- .DOC
These formats enable seamless integration within client documentation ecosystems and support compatibility with a wide range of publishing and content management systems.
Tools & Expertise
We leverage a suite of industry-standard authoring and publishing tools to ensure quality, compatibility, and efficiency across all deliverables:
- EAGLE Publishing System (EPS) – For structured authoring, publishing, and content management.
- Adobe FrameMaker – For professional technical document authoring and publishing.
- UltraAuthor – For S1000D-compliant content development and management.
- Notepad++ – For code and XML editing, validation, and customization.
- Microsoft Word – For document preparation, review, and conversion.
Our combination of technical expertise, proven tools, and standards compliance ensures the delivery of robust, high-quality, and fully integrated documentation solutions.