GB/T 16902.4-2017Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols for use on equipment—Part 4: Guidelines for the adaption of graphical symbols for use as icons (English PDF)
设备用图形符号表示规则 第4部分:图形符号用作图标的重绘指南
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
July 31, 2017
Implementation date
February 1, 2018
Scope
GB/T 16902.4-2017 is the English-translated version of 设备用图形符号表示规则 第4部分:图形符号用作图标的重绘指南.
GB/T 16902.4-2017 explains how graphical symbols for use on equipment are redrawn as icons for device screens and displays.
It sets four principles for the adaptation - consistency, recognizability, compatibility and coordination - and then gives guidance on icon size, the position of the image in its cell, line drawing, icons for different resolutions or media, filled areas, arrows, combined icons and the orientation of icons.
A further clause covers how icons are shown: normal, selected, animated and dynamic. Annex A gives examples of equipment symbols redrawn as icons, and the terms anti-aliasing and default are defined.
It is used by designers of equipment interfaces alongside GB/T 16273, GB/T 5465 and ISO 7000. It replaces GB/T 16902.4-2010, was issued on 31 July 2017 and has applied since 1 February 2018.
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Document preview — GB/T 16902.4-2017
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 01.080.01
- Classification
- A 22
- Replacing
- GB/T 16902.4-2010
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- Preface
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions
- 4 Overview
- 4.1 Screen or display
- 4.2 Supporting Documents
- 5 repaint principle
- 5.1 Consistency
- 5.2 Recognition
- 5.3 Compatibility
- 5.4 Coordination
- 6 redraw guide
- 6.1 icon size
- 6.2 cell location of the graphic image
- 6.3 lines of drawing
- 6.4 Create Icons for Different Resolutions or Media Scenario
- 6.5 fill area
- 6.6 The representation of the arrow
- 6.7 combination icon
- 6.8 The direction of the icon
- 7 Icon representation
- 7.1 Common manifestations
- 7.2 is selected
- 7.3 animated icons
- 7.4 Dynamic icons
- Appendix A (Informative) Equipment repainted with graphical symbols as an example of the icon
- References
Foreword
GB/T 16902 is "graphic symbols that rule" series of one of the national standards. The structure and name of the series of national standards are as follows.
a) GB/T 16900 "graphical symbols that rule rules."
b) GB/T 16901 "technical documents using graphical symbols that rule" is divided into the following three parts.
--- Part 1. Basic rules;
--- Part 2. Graphical symbols (including the reference symbol library graphic symbols) computer electronic file format specification and its intersection Change request
--- Part 3. Connection points, network classification and coding.
c) GB/T 16902 "Equipment with graphical symbols that rule", is divided into the following five sections.
--- Part 1. Symbols original design principles;
--- Part 2. The form and use of arrows;
--- Part 3. Application Guidelines;
--- Part 4. Graphical symbols used as icons to redraw guidelines;
--- Part 5. Icon Design Guide.
d) GB/T 16903 "signs with graphical symbols that rule", is divided into the following three parts.
--- Part 1. Public information graphic symbols design principles;
--- Part 2. Understanding degree test method;
--- Part 3. Perceptual test methods.
This section GB/T 16902 Part 4.
This section drafted in accordance with GB/T 1.1-2009 given rules.
This Part replaces GB/T 16902.4-2010 "Equipment with graphical symbols that Part 4: Screens and monitors with graphical symbols (Icon) Design Guide ", and GB/T 16902.4-2010 compared to the main technical changes are as follows.
--- Removed some of the terms in previous versions (2010, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5);
--- Remove the previous version of the new icon design (2010 edition of Appendix B).
1 Scope
GB/T 16902 This section gives the device with graphical symbols used as icons when redrawing principles, redraw guidelines, manifestations.
This section applies to the device screen or display device rendering and use of graphical symbols with the device redraw.
2 Normative references
The following documents for the application of this document is essential. For dated references, only the dated version applies to this document. For undated references, the latest edition (including all amendments) applies to this document.
GB/T 2893.4 Graphical symbols - Safety colors and safety signs - Part 4: Colorimetric and photometric properties of safety marking materials (ISO 3864-4:2011, MOD)
GB/T 5465 (all parts) graphical symbols for electrical equipment
GB/T 16273 (all parts) graphical symbols for equipment
GB/T 16902.1 Graphical symbols for graphical equipment used in regular equipment Part 1: Symbols
GB/T 16902.2 devices with graphical symbols that rules - Part 2: Arrow form and use
GB/T 16902.5 devices with graphical symbols that rules - Part 5: Icon Design Guide
ISO 7000 device with a graphical symbol index and a list (Graphical symbols for use on equipment - Index and synopsis) 1)
1) Corresponding national standard GB/T 16273 (all parts) and other relevant national standards.
3 Terms and definitions
GB/T 16902.1 and GB/T 16902.5 as defined in the following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1 Anti-aliasing
Adding a few saturation transitions between line and background colors to achieve weakened curves and slanting edge jagged lines In the smooth.
3.2 Default
The options or attributes preset by the target operating system or application software that the user can make changes as needed.
4 Overview
4.1 Screen or monitor
In order to ensure visual clarity, graphic symbols can be redrawn while maintaining the appearance of the original symbol.
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This preview omits tables, figures, formulas and parts of the technical clauses. The complete document — 15 pages — is available in the English PDF.
Referenced standards
Normative references
- GB/T 2893.4Graphical symbols -- Safety colours and safety signs -- Part 4: Colorimetric and photometric properties of safety sign materials
- GB/T 16902.1Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 1: Design principles for symbol originals
- GB/T 16902.2Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols for use on equipment -- Part 2: Form and use of arrows
- GB/T 16902.5Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 5: Design guidelines of icons
GB/T 5465 · GB/T 16273 · ISO 7000
Cited by
- GB/T 46500.1-2025Human-machine interaction of household appliances — Part 1: General requirements
- GB/T 17712-2018Duplicators and copying machines - Symbols
- GB/T 16902.5-2017Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 5: Design guidelines of icons
- GB/T 16902.3-2013Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 3: Guidelines for the application of graphical symbols
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Editions of GB/T 16902.4
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 16902.4-2017 | Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols for use on equipment—Part 4: Guidelines for the adaption of graphical symbols for use as icons | current edition | Current |
| GB/T 16902.4-2010 | Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols for use on equipment—Part 4: Guidelines for the adaption of graphical symbols for use as icons | previous edition | Superseded |
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GB/T 16273.1-2008 — Graphical symbols for use on equipment -- Part 1: Common symbols
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