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Symbols and Icons - Selection
Symbols
and icons must be selected that are understood by the user. A symbol
should be based on familar concepts from which the user can deduce
meaning and intent. Symbols and icons used for the general population
will differ from those used for a specific population such as architects,
electrical engineers, or equipment maintainers. General principles
that can be used for icon and symbol selection include:
- Select
for the user population.
- Select
for the application.
- Select
for clarity of meaning.
- Use
standardized symbols, when appropriate.
- Use
simple, uncluttered designs.
- Do
not use the same symbol for more than one meaning.
- Test
with the user population.
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Symbols
Appropriate for Electrical Engineers or Maintainers
Different
professions use different symbols on drawings, charts, and
maps. Make sure that the symbols selected are appropriate
for the user population. Do not invent new symbols when
symbols sets are already available and standardized for
a particular use.
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