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IETM in Defence Operations

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  Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), technical documentation, and training aids for numerous defence laboratories such as DRDO, DRDL, RCI, ASL, and all defence industries(Army, Navy, Indian Air Force) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Iso-xVCsihE

What is IETM ?

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Interactive Electronic Technical Manual IETM is an electronic version of traditional Manuals, which are converted into a database and accessed through web-based software called IETM viewer. Manual: A manual is any document or literature organized and written in a specific format to guide the user. Technical Manual: A technical manual provides detailed technical information, such as user instructions and maintenance procedures. Traditionally, this refers to printed (hard copy) documents. Electronic Technical Manual (ETM): An ETM is a digital version of a manual, which may be provided as a PDF file or as a database-driven software application (soft copy). Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM): An IETM enables two-way interaction between the user and the electronic system or computer. It responds to user input, allowing an interactive experience. In essence, when an electronic user manual can interact and respond to your questions or actions, it is referred to as an Interactive E...

Inputs That Are Required to Make IETM Level-4

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 IETM means Interactive electronic technical manuals. To make the IETM, we need all the manuals which are in electronic format. It means soft copies i.e. DOC files or PDF files of all the manuals finalized and reviewed by the relevant approval authority i.e. DGQC, MAG etc and all the Drawings, Images and Videos if you have any. Manuals Drawings Images / Videos

Inputs That Are Required to Make IETM Level-4

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  What do we, Code and Pixels need to make IETM Level -4? Inputs that are required to make IETM level-4. or Contribution of OEM while developing the IETM. What Inputs Are Required to Make Ietm Level 4? To make IETM we need Inputs in the form of documents and a little guidance from Subject matter experts is needed from the OEM. IETM means Interactive electronic technical manuals. To make the IETM, we need all the manuals which are in electronic format. It means soft copies i.e. DOC files or PDF files of all the manuals finalized and reviewed by the relevant approval authority i.e. DGQC, MAG etc and all the Drawings, Images and Videos if you have any. Manuals Drawings Images / Videos Documents Mean, What Are the Various Documents You Need? Based on your delivered equipment the type of documents may vary. A big system or Machinery will have many more documents than a small system or component. Hence, there is no fixed rule on what documents will go into the IETM. For example, as show...

IETM Level 4 Development Process Code and Pixels.

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Code and Pixels, an IETM development company, completed 25+ projects. Levels 3-5 feature IETMs. They create glossaries, hot spots, and contextual hyperlinks using an authoring tool. IETMs are interactive places for browsing; they are not 3D. quick searching is possible with 3000 pages divided across 10 manuals, as part of the IETM Level 4 development process.

Ietm Level 4 Documentation

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IETMs are now replaced by their electronic versions occupying very little space and can be viewed on tablets from any part of the ship. These electronic technical manuals are termed as Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) or Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP).

IETM Software: User (Operator, Maintainer)- Administrator & Super Admin/ Authoring

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  2 types of individuals will use IETM software. Users and Administrator. Let’s take a scenario where you (OEM) delivered one engine to some Shipyard. The engine will be handled by the Operator and also the Maintainers at the shipyard. They are actual end users. Along with Equipment, OEM also handovers PDF user manuals. When the number of PDF manuals is more and the manual page count is very big, then End users generally ask for  IETM documentation . Basic Purpose of IETM: The basic purpose of IETM is for easy and quick access to the content. When an issue arises, the user should be able to reach that point in a few clicks. Using various features of IETM, especially search, users can reach the desired place in a single click. Users will access the IETM software through the workstations provided to them when the issue arises. IETM User Login: Using these credentials, the user will access the IETM. Based on user credentials, i.e. operator or maintainer, the related content will ...

Computer Based Training (CBT) Development Process Code and Pixels

CBT software development companies in Hyderabad and across India? Code and Pixels Interactive Technologies develop computer based Software and deliver the high end products to its clients for cost effective price with long lasting customer support.

IETM Vs CBT Which one is better?

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  Interactive Electronic Technical Manual VS Computer-based Tutor/training Is  IETM  better or  CBT better?  which is better?  This was the question asked. My answer  was that video  film is better. Is the answer funny? if yes, then the question is also equally funny. It is like asking if Fan is better or the tube light is better. The purpose of a fan is entirely different from light. Both are needed. But you can not replace a fan with light and light with a fan. Similarly, there is no comparison between  IETM and CBT.  Both are different and both purposes are different. Both are needed but it is replicable with each other. IETM Means technical documentation  which deals with your documents/pdfs/manuals and  CBT means   computer-based Training  which comprises Multimedia, i.e. Animations, videos, and voice-over. Both are two different deliverables.  IETM  is all the documents are arranged in a simple manner ...

What is an IETM?

An Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) is a digital, searchable, and organized version of an interactive user manual, instruction manual, or User Handbook. IETMs provide easy access to technical information and enhance defense equipment maintenance, training, and support processes. It also acts as digital repository for the system IETM or Interactive electronic Technical Manual, as the name indicates, it is a Manual which is interactive and in the form of electronic/digital. Then PDF file is also electronic/digital, will that be called IETM? Yes, undoubtedly PDF is also IETM. It's Level 2 IETM. I need to give an example so that u can understand better about Levels. . Every one of us must have played digital games. In that, we need to cross various levels. The first level would be simple, the second little difficult, and 3rd level more challenging and 4th Level tough. Question is, why this documentation is required?  Along with phone or vehicle or any household gadgets, w...