Document Conventions
Content
The structure of the Help Documentation content at a high level generally follows the layout of tabs and panels in the Historion Software.
The Help Documentation covers all features and intentions of the software. For each feature the following six main topics are assessed and given consideration, to the extent of the complexity and significance of the feature. Features are described using some or all of the categories below.
1.Background
Purpose and Radiation Safety context
The RSO’s requirement or situation the feature addresses and benefits gained. Some examples include:
oLong-term records management of the data items the feature relates to
oSpeed and convenience in finding specific or specific types of records
oRegulatory obligations, guidelines or standards the feature assists in meeting
oFinancial savings or cost benefits the feature provides
oTypical usage scenarios
How Historion addresses the requirement or situation for the Radiation Safety Officer
2.Operational instructions and reference
How to use the feature
Enumerated steps and check lists if applicable for most common tasks
How related data is affected and considerations when making changes
How Historion handles deleting the record type involved, its parent or child records
Best practices, data naming conventions or standards applicable
Problems that can arise and situations to avoid
3.Other design, process or administrative considerations and feature notes
Settings, options and adjustable reference lists that populate relevant dropdowns
Security or role-based controls or provisions applicable to the feature
Process, decision or information flow charts necessitated by complexity where helpful
Any limitations of the feature if relevant
Known situations to avoid, if applicable
IT Department or hosting provider considerations or decisions relative to the feature
Reasons for design decisions made not otherwise apparent without explanation or context
4.Future changes planned
Features identified for addition or improvement by Historion development team or customers
Additional functions intended already in prototype development, or at workshop stage
Additional functions intended for the feature in a future release, for which development partner and wider customer input and commentary are currently being solicited
5.Keyboard shortcuts: special navigation keys or control key options if applicable
6.External references that may expand on context, origin, industry significance or relevance
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