Structural warnings

There is a system that checks certain structural rules. Below you will find a few examples of these.

Incorrect clause positioning

Hanging paragraphs warning

Non supported elements



Incorrect clause positioning

The following warning will appear for clauses that are not in the correct position.

  • Certain specific clauses have to be in a certain position. The fixed parts of an OSD document are the ones surrounded in red below:


Hanging paragraphs warning

The following warning will appear for "hanging paragraphs".

  • For example: It is not possible to have parent clauses that have contents but also have sub-clauses.



Non supported elements

  • The following warning will appear for elements that are not supported.
  • Should you see this type of warning please contact us at osd_support@iec.ch
    • Please make sure to include at the very least in your email:
      • a screenshot of the contents of the "Technical error details" (see below);
      • information on which browser you are using;
      • the project number;
      • and if possible the link to access the document.

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