MIL-PRF-49503C (MI)
(4) PRINT shall cause the ATE to print the current display screen and/or test data
the hard copy printer. This command shall be omitted when the ATE does not have
a hardcopy printer.
(5) HELP shall display operator informational help screens.
(6) Additional commands shall cause an action consistent with the represented
command title and in accordance with the requirements established in this
specification. Additional command keys shall only appear in vacant space on the
screen. They shall not be placed in a space occupied by a standard key.
b. No text data shall be displayed in the reserved command area of the screen.
c. Reserved command entries shall be placed as follows:
(1) CONT at the left of the screen.
(2) EXIT at the right of the screen.
(3) PREV to the right of CONT.
(4) PRINT (if applicable) to the right of PREV.
(5) HELP to the left of EXIT.
(6) Additional commands shall be placed between the area of the PRINT and
HELP command locations.
3.2.2.8 Display coding. Display coding shall be used to distinguish between different categories
of displayed data. Consistent coding shall be used across displays as well as within displays.
Bar, color, and flash coding are the types of coding that shall be used.
a. Bar coding. Bars shall be rectangular and extend horizontally. The width for menu
type screens shall be not less than 9/16 inch (14 mm) nor more than 3/4 inch (19 mm),
and for status screens not less than 5/16 inch (8 mm) nor more than ½ inch (13 mm). The
length of the bar shall be dictated by the length of the message but in no instance shall the
bar be less that neither 5inches (127 mm), nor more than 7-1/2 inches (190 mm). For
command entries, such as CONT,PREV, PRINT, HELP, and EXIT, the width shall be
not less than 5/8 inch (16 mm) nor more than 3/4 inch (19 mm) and the length not less
than 1 1/8 inches (29 mm) nor more than one and1-1/4 inch (32 mm). Command entries
shall be separated by a minimum of 1/16 inch (2 mm). Data on the screen shall be
symmetrical and pleasant to the eye.
b. Color coding. Color coding shall be used when the operator must distinguish rapidly
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