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  <Title>Automatic Generation of On-Line Documentation in the IDAS Project*</Title>
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5 Conclusion
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    <Paragraph position="0"> The IDAS project is attempting to use natural-language generation and hypertext technology to build a prototype of an on-line documentation and help system for complex machinery. IDAS is based around the ideas of (1) having a well-structured question space; (2) using KR and NL generation systems that produce short targeted responses and allow canned text to be used when necessary; and (3) presenting users with a hypertext-like interface that allows them to pose follow-up and elaboration questions. Our hope is that this combination will allow us to construct a system that demonstrates that current-day natural-language generation technology can be used to build a useful on-line documentation facility; this, indeed, is the ultimate goal of the IDAS project.</Paragraph>
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