Common Source Databases

The industry’s easiest to use common source databases (CSDB) creates publishing modules using data from multiple issues of S1000D.

Download data sheet

Sailor conducts maintenance on an aircraft

Key features of Contenta CSDB

Manages content from S1000D, SGML, XML and legacy data
Support for multiple S1000D issues
Stores structured and unstructured data
Intuitive identification and employment of structured vs. unstructured data
Pre-configured objects, roles and hierarchical views
Automated workflow
Structured data testing tool
Automated tools to kickstart your S1000D project - Learn about our free trial

More capabilities

Object-oriented architecture

The Contenta S1000D solution utilizes a common source database (CSDB) with an object-oriented architecture that facilitates content reuse — providing higher content accuracy along with lower production costs. The Contenta CSDB increases productivity for technical authors, editors and publishers in the creation, management and delivery of S1000D technical publications.

Central content repository

Deliver publications using data modules from multiple issues of S1000D with built-in quality and compliance validation. By implementing this easy-to-use CSDB, users have experienced up to 70% faster project startup. Discover one place to store and manage all your content, including S1000D, ATA, SGML/XML and other legacy data.

Applicability filtering

Ensure accurate and specific data delivery by providing content in context. This allows for configuration management of complex systems, with real-time tail-, hull- and serial-number levels.

Streamlined workflow

Manage and store legacy SGML and XML content, as well as graphics and unstructured content, with a simplified process for creating and managing data modules. The result speeds up processes and reduces the chance of errors by up to 60%.