Design Conventions (cont'd):
Yes
No
N/A
Color Display Conventions
88. The program does not use solid white, or bright
color backgrounds (e.g., yellow, red).
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89. Information is displayed as white text on a blue/
dark background.
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90. Warnings and incorrect feedback are in red text.
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91. Warnings and safety notices are prefaced by
"WARNING" or "SAFETY".
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____
92. Safety/Caution notices or information is displayed
as yellow text on a black/dark background.
____
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____
93. If used, navigation text is should be consistent
with navigation icons (e.g., color, placement).
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____
94. Standard color conventions are used for
highlighting.
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____
95. Highlighting key words in text, captions, switch
names, or switch positions is minimized.
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96. Flashing text is only used to accurately portray/
simulate equipment displays.
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Computer-Generated Graphics
97. Learner can control initiating animation sequences
or can repeat them.
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98. Computer graphics are limited to essential areas.
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99. The program uses only essential ornamentation,
patterns, or effects.
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100. Graphic files are cropped and stored with
associated media in a library for reuse within the
program.
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____
101. Program/program graphics are designed for run/
display using a 256 color palette.
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102. Selected formats based on program needs are
supportable across the organization. Currently
SWS III software will support the following raster
formats: (bmp, tif, gif, pcx, jpeg, tga,) as well
as vector formats: (WMF, CGM, AI, EPS). [AI and
EPS require postscript for output capability.}
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