User Manual Standards

General Format

• Start with a heading followed by a brief description of the function
• Do NOT number the section you are working on
• Do number the steps taken to do each task
• Begin each numbered task with a verb E.g. Click on "Make an Offer"
• Mail your final version to Ray Hermano

Terminology

• Click - things are selected by clicking with the mouse.
  • Click on "Realtor" pulldown menu,
  • Click on "Make an offer"
• The three modes are Buyer mode, Realtor mode, and Administrator mode.
• Shortcut Keys - keystrokes can be used to select things. These are called shortcut keys.
  • Press "Alt-r" for "Realtor" pulldown menu
  • Press "m" for "Make an Offer"
• Error messages appear in error dialogue boxes.

Creating or Changing Standards

• Changing standards will probably be frowned upon, but if necessary, document the change and mail it to EVERYONE in the group so we can all be aware of the change.
• Creating standards that don't exist - Document the new standard you will use, mail it to EVERYONE in the group.
• Subject of the mail message should be [S10] - Standards -.

Uh oh. You've noticed a design change

• If you notice a design change, mail Coral Burns and steps will be taken to add the change to the appendix of our overall design document.

Mail any comments about this User Manual Standards document to Mike Lippold.

Supplier Group 10 Home Page