Help
SLM help provides users with a built-in knowledge base that explains how to use Safety Lifecycle Manager. Every SLM installation includes a dedicated Help module containing user guides, feature documentation, API information, document management guidance, and other technical resources.
Rather than searching through external documentation, users can access detailed help topics directly within the application. The Help module makes it easy to learn new features, understand system functionality, and find answers while working in SLM.
This guide explains how to open the Help module, navigate the available topics, print documentation, and access technical reference material.
What Is SLM Help?
SLM help is a built-in documentation module that provides guidance for every major area of Safety Lifecycle Manager.
The Help module contains comprehensive documentation covering:
- SLM overview
- User interface and common functionality
- User guides
- Document Management
- System Adapters
- Template Engine and Expressions
- API and Embedded Views
Because the documentation is built directly into SLM, users can quickly find answers without leaving the application.
If you’re new to the interface, see our General Layout guide.
Opening the SLM Help Module
The SLM help module is always available from the application’s title bar.
To open the Help module:
- Log in to Safety Lifecycle Manager.
- Select the Help button in the title bar.
- The Help module opens automatically.
The module displays an object tree containing all available help topics.
Browsing Help Topics
The object tree makes navigating SLM help simple and intuitive.
Available documentation includes:
- Overview
- SLM UI and Common Functionality
- User Guide
- Document Management
- System Adapters
- Template Engine and Expressions
- API and Embedded Views
Selecting any topic immediately loads the documentation into the main viewing area.
Each help topic is organised using hyperlinks, allowing users to quickly move between related subjects.
Printing Help Documentation
SLM help also includes built-in printing options.
Users can print documentation by selecting the Print button.
Printing options include:
- Generate a PDF.
- Print using your web browser.
- Change page size.
- Select page orientation.
- Adjust margins.
- Choose output options.
- Specify an output file name.
This makes it easy to distribute documentation or keep offline copies of important reference material.
Technical Reference Information
The Help module also contains detailed technical documentation for advanced users.
Topics include:
- Field Expressions
- Required parameters
- Field data types
- API documentation
- Authentication
- Embedded Views
These sections provide technical reference information for administrators, developers, and advanced users working with Safety Lifecycle Manager.
Benefits of SLM Help
SLM help provides immediate access to documentation without requiring users to search external websites.
Key benefits include:
- Built-in documentation.
- Searchable help topics.
- User guides.
- Technical reference material.
- Integrated printing options.
The Help module enables users to become productive more quickly while providing detailed reference material whenever additional guidance is required.
To learn more about Safety Lifecycle Manager, visit our Functional Safety Management Software page.
Learn More About Using SLM
The Help module is one of several built-in resources that support users throughout Safety Lifecycle Manager. Combined with dashboards, search, bookmarks, and user support, it provides quick access to information whenever you need it.
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For additional guidance on creating effective software documentation, visit the Google Developer Documentation Style Guide.
