Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to CompletionIEEE Press, 1996 - 372 pages State-of-the-art in its simple, user-friendly presentation, this comprehensive handbook covers the entire process of preparing, producing, and distributing engineering documents using current computer software and the most recent technologies in information transfer. From developing concepts to effectively reaching an audience, Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents provides everything the engineer needs to know for document preparation, production, and distribution in clear, user-friendly language. Extensive indexing and cross-referencing make it possible to find answers quickly. |
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Page 117
... users should never be required to calculate per- centages . For calculations like this , we can provide a graph or table . Similar considerations for in - the - field users include using the same measurement units that appear on the user's ...
... users should never be required to calculate per- centages . For calculations like this , we can provide a graph or table . Similar considerations for in - the - field users include using the same measurement units that appear on the user's ...
Page 256
... users from printing out the manual locally . On one dedicated system currently in use , users may print only one page at a time ; this provision allows them to take hard- copy instructions into the service area but makes it difficult ...
... users from printing out the manual locally . On one dedicated system currently in use , users may print only one page at a time ; this provision allows them to take hard- copy instructions into the service area but makes it difficult ...
Page 261
... user firmly in mind . Users are intelligent , but that doesn't mean that they want to solve puzzles . Users want to know what they should do next , and what will happen when they do it . Do unto the user that which you would have the user ...
... user firmly in mind . Users are intelligent , but that doesn't mean that they want to solve puzzles . Users want to know what they should do next , and what will happen when they do it . Do unto the user that which you would have the user ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
How this book is organized | 8 |
Audience | 15 |
Copyright | |
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Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to Completion Joan G. Nagle Limited preview - 1995 |
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