| Orchid have development
a cost effective Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM)
solution.
 IETM's
provide a leading edge alternative to traditional printed
technical manuals. Printed technical manuals, particularly
those containing P&IDs and schematics, are often criticised
for being bulky and awkward (with foldout A1 drawings for
example). The cost of printing colour is expensive and the
cost is often overlooked.
IETM's are CD-ROM based and, as such, are small
and easily distributable. The fact that they are displayed
on screen also means that colour diagrams and photographs
can be readily used.
Another major advantage of IETM's is that they
can provide various methods for locating the information that
the reader requires – contents lists, indexes, word
search and interactive diagrams and tables. Locating the information
is faster as a result.
Orchid’s IETM solution provides the following
features:
- Hyper-links between text, tables and graphics
- Colour text, graphics, diagrams and photographs
- Pan and zoom on true vector graphic (i.e.
you can pan and zoom an A1 drawing!)
- Printing (with optional print control messages
on print outs)
- Contents List and Index
- Word search
- Additional option navigation methods, e.g.
drill down for information on diagram items
Orchid’s IETM solution is far more cost
effective than some solutions as per seat licensing is not
required for the reader. The IETM only requires Windows and,
once delivered, distribution is royalty free.
 Typical
IETM applications include Water Industry Works Operating Manuals
(WOM's), MoD Digital Air Publication (DAP's), Oil and Gas
Operating Procedures Manuals and Marine Operations Manuals.
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