Specifications

MIL-STD-1472E
5. i5.3.6.22 Data annotation. When precise reading of a graphic display may be required, the
capability should be provided to supplement the graphic representation with the actual numeric values.
5.15.3.6.23 Normal orientation for labels. The labels on dynamic graphic displays shall remain
with the top of the label up when the displayed image rotates.
5.15.3.6.24 Pictorial symbols. Pictorial symbols (e.g., icons, pictograms) should look like the
objects, features, or processes they represent.
5.15.3.6.25 Display of scale. When a map or other graphic display has been expanded from its
normal presentation, an indicator of the scale expansion shall be provided.
5.15.3,6.26 Consistent scaling. When users must compare graphic data across a series of
charts, the same scale should be used for each chart.
5.15.3.6.27 SinRle scale only. Where graphs are presented, only a single scale shall be shown
in each axis, rather than including different scales for different cumes in the graph. If interpolation
must be made or where accuracy of reading graphic data is required, computer aids should be provided
the user.
5.15.3.6.28 Unobtrusive grids. Any displayed grid lines should be unobtrusive and shall not
obscure data elements. Grid lines should be displayed or suppressed at the option of the user.
5.15.3.6.29 Direct display of differences. Where users must evaluate the difference between
two sets of&@ that difference should be plotted directly as a curve in its own right, rather than
requiring users to compare visually the
curves that represent the original data sets.
5.15.3.6.30 Bar m-. Bar graphs should be used formmparing a single measure across a
set of several entities or for a variable sampled at discrete intervals.
5.15.3 .6.30.1 Bar smtcing Adjacent bars should be spaced closely enough, normally not more
thanonebarwidth, sothatadirect visual
mqxiaon can be made witbut eye movemcxm
5.15.3 .6.30.2 Hist
ograms
(step chatts~. Histograms (bar graphs without spaces between the
bars) should be used where bar graphs are required and where a great many internals must be plotted.
5.15.3.7 Textlmomarn editing.
5.15 .3.7.1 Buffer. When inserting characters, words or phrases (e.g., editing), items to be
inserted should be collected in a buffer area and displayed in the prescribed insert area of the screen for
subsequent insertion by user command.
5.15 .3.7.2 Presentation mode. Display mode rather than line mode should be usd for text
editing.
5.15 .3.7.3 Display window, ROLL and SCROLL commands
should refer to the display
window, nor the text/data; that is, the display window should appear to the user m be an aperture
mm’lng over stationam’text,
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:lddin~. inserting. or deleting text/program segments. shall be provided.
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