A method for editing visual components of multimedia documentation

ABSTRACT

Existing methods for editing technical documentation were developed for printed documentation that communicates primarily via text. There is growing recognition that visuals are an important part of printed technical documentation; however, very little emphasis is placed on editing visual components. Multimedia documentation relies heavily on visual components for communication power. Therefore, any systematic edit of multimedia documentation should include a method for editing visual components. In this paper, we ilustrate a method for editing such components using, as a model, an established method for editing technical documentation: the levels of edit method.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.1 Multimedia Information Systems
          Subjects: Evaluation/methodology

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Training, help, and documentation

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.m MISCELLANEOUS

General Terms:
Design, Documentation