3 Customizing Technical Documents

It is possible to customize Technical Documents to suit business requirements. Most customizations include modifications to the tp_Block ItemType.

Possible customizations include:

• Specifying a class structure:
  Aras Technical Documentation Application includes the ability to specify XML schemas and CSS styles that apply to specific classes. It is possible to specify a class structure for Technical Documents to fit business requirements.
• To specify a required class structure, open the tp_Block ItemType item for editing and click the Class Structure button.
• Changing Permissions and Life Cycles:
  The Aras Technical Documentation solution comes with default Life Cycle and a set of Permissions. These may be edited to suit business requirements.
• Permissions and Life Cycles can be changed on the tp_Block ItemType.
• Adding properties:
  It is possible to add properties to Technical Documents to suit business requirements.
• Required properties should be added to the tp_Block ItemType.
• Adding items that a Technical Document can reference:
  It is possible to add/edit items that a Technical Document can reference. The list of allowed ItemTypes is controlled by the tp_Item Poly Item.

To add items that a Technical Document can reference, add the appropriate ItemType to tp_Item as a Poly Source.