ARDOS Publisher
The Challenge
Technical documentation is faced with several conflicting demands: On the one hand, they must correspond to the corporate identity (CI) of the company, as is the case with marketing or sales materials. On the other hand, there are clear legal requirements and specifications that shape the layout and content.
In addition, short-term amendments pose a challenge, as they can destabilize the layout or invalidate indices and overview lists.
Modern specifications such as XML or SGML therefore separate layout and content, which meets the requirements. However, this separation often leads to further problems: Unreadable XML/SGML files must first be converted into print-ready formats such as PDF – a task that requires flexibility and intelligence.
Our solution:
Der ARDOS Publisher
With ARDOS Publisher, we offer an efficient and flexible platform that masters all these challenges. The solution is based on a clear separation of layout and content whilst complying with current aviation standards such as SGML in accordance with iSpec 2200 or XML in accordance with ASD S1000D. At the same time, we dispense with layout-based approaches and use standardized transformation processes (XSLT, XSL-FO) to create a readable and print-ready PDF manual.
This is what makes ARDOS Publisher unique
Easy to operate, individually customizable
The user-friendly configuration interface allows authors to control the entire creation process – without any programming knowledge.
Title page templates make it possible to consistently reflect the customer’s corporate design.
ARDOS Publisher offers comprehensive customization options for a wide range of requirements:
Central integration of different fonts or logos.
Add libraries (tools, materials, etc.).
Flexible implementation of layout changes.
Customize PDF properties as required.
Show, hide and/or move elements.
Automatically generate indexes and overviews such as LEP (List of Effective Pages).
Set revision labels uniformly and automatically.
Thanks to its modular structure, ARDOS Publisher covers a wide range of documentation types, including:
ATA iSpec 2200 documents
ACMM – Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual
SB – Service Bulletin
SIL – Service Information Letter
CRM – Component Repair Manual
FRM/FIM – Fault Recovery Manual/Fault Isolation Manual
AMM – Aircraft Maintenance Manual (Supplement)
IPC – Illustrated Parts Catalog (Supplement)
OM – Operation Manual
CLM – Cargo Loading Manual
OSMM – Operation and System Maintenance Manual
GEM – Ground Equipment Manual
UM – User Manual
SPM – Standard Practices Manual
WDM (AWM) – Wiring Diagram Manual (Aircraft Wiring Manual)
ASD S1000D Documents:
Various data modules in accordance with versions 2.3 to 5.0
Configuration parameters for publishing technical documentation:
Your Benefits at a Glance
With ARDOS Publisher you can
Create high-quality, CI-compliant documentation.
Save time and costs with automated processes.
React flexibly to urgent requests.
Use a solution that grows with the requirements of your company and the aviation industry.
Take the next step in the creation of technical documentation – with ARDOS Publisher, the intelligent solution for maximum efficiency and precision.