ISO/IEC 8613-5:1994/Cor 2:1998

Information technology — Open Document Architecture (ODA) and Interchange Format: Open Document Interchange Format — Technical Corrigendum 2

Technologies de l'information — Architecture de document ouverte (ODA) et format de transfert: Format ouvert de transfert de documents — Rectificatif technique 2

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 19-Dec-1998
• ICS: 35.240.20 - IT applications in office work
• Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1 - Information technology
• Drafting Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1 - Information technology
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 20-Dec-1998
• Completion Date: 14-Feb-2026

Relations

• Corrects: ISO/IEC 8613-5:1994 - Information technology — Open Document Architecture (ODA) and Interchange Format: Open Document Interchange Format
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Child: ISO/IEC 8613-5:1994 - Information technology — Open Document Architecture (ODA) and Interchange Format: Open Document Interchange Format
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2008

Overview

ISO/IEC 8613-5:1994/Cor 2:1998 is a technical corrigendum to the international standard for Open Document Architecture (ODA) and Interchange Format. Issued by ISO and IEC, this correction document ensures clarity and consistency in the specification of ODA’s Open Document Interchange Format (ODIF). The corrigendum addresses critical editorial and technical updates, further supporting interoperability and robust document exchange across varied information technology systems.

This standard is part of the ISO/IEC 8613 family, which defines mechanisms for representing, processing, and interchanging documents in an open, platform-neutral way. ISO/IEC 8613-5 focuses specifically on the interchange format aspects, and this technical corrigendum refines key attribute definitions and naming conventions.

Key Topics

• Attribute Naming Conventions: The corrigendum introduces precise definitions and standardized structures for key document attributes used in ODA, such as:
  • User Readable Comments (URCMNT)
  • User Visible Name (UVNM)
  • Binding Names (BINDNAME)
• Updated Attribute Specifications: The document describes how attributes for color values and identifiers are to be handled, providing explicit rules for X, Y, and Z values and clarifying the use of generic and unique identifiers.
• Clarification of Application and Protection Attributes: This corrigendum modifies the original text related to application comments and protection schemes, making distinctions clearer for implementers.
• Removal and Replacement of Ambiguous Clauses: By deleting and rewording certain notes and sections, the corrigendum removes potential ambiguities, streamlining the interoperability of ODA documents.

Applications

Implementing the provisions of ISO/IEC 8613-5:1994/Cor 2:1998 is crucial for organizations and software vendors involved in document processing and interchange, where platform independence and long-term accessibility are vital. Key practical applications include:

• Document Management Systems: Ensuring consistent handling of comments, identifiers, and user-facing names in multi-platform environments.
• Archival Solutions: Delivering reliable, standards-based document interchange for preservation and accessibility over time.
• Enterprise Content Interchange: Enabling seamless document exchange between disparate organizational systems, facilitating business process integration.
• Software Development: Assisting developers in creating or updating ODA-compliant tools for electronic document creation, processing, or conversion.

In these scenarios, adherence to the latest technical corrections provided in this standard minimizes incompatibility and data loss risks, particularly important for regulated industries and international operations.

Related Standards

Organizations implementing or referencing ISO/IEC 8613-5:1994/Cor 2:1998 often consider integration with the following related standards:

• ISO/IEC 8613 series: Covers all aspects of Open Document Architecture and Interchange Format specifications.
• ITU-T Recommendation T.415: Closely related to ODA in the context of telecommunication document handling and interchange.
• ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology standards: Contributes to the ongoing development and harmonization of information interchange specifications.
• Other document format standards: Such as PDF (ISO 32000), XML, and EPUB for broader interoperability.

Understand and applying this corrigendum ensures compliance, reduces technical ambiguity, and supports best practices for open document interchange in global and multi-system environments. Adopting ISO/IEC 8613-5:1994/Cor 2:1998 guarantees that ODA-based solutions remain accurate, future-proof, and aligned with evolving international standards for information technology and document management.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Technical Corrigendum 2 to International Standard ISO/IEC 8613-5:1994 was prepared by Joint Technical
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