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  • Why you need a common technical language
    • 3/11/26

    Why you need a common technical language

    This video explains the importance of why you need a common technical language and the ISO/IEC 81346 (RDS) Standard Series. The ISO/IEC 81346 (RDS) Standard Series is the common formula of standardized letter codes to use on any technical object. It is a double logo international standard through ISO and IEC and provides guidelines for the coding principles of how to structure your technical systems.

  • Introduction to the RDS 81346 Software
    • 3/11/26

    Introduction to the RDS 81346 Software

    In this video we will explain: • The RDS 81346 standard series in short • Why we need an RDS 81346 software • What we are looking for in an RDS 81346 software • Demonstration of the RDS 81346 software

  • The Reference Designation System (Basics)
    • 8/29/25

    The Reference Designation System (Basics)

    This video introduces the reference designation system, which is compounded of the ISO/IEC 81346 Standard Series. Get a fundamental understanding of what RDS is, why you need a naming/tagging system and how RDS can be the stepping stone to your organizations common reference model.

  • Structure & Classification (Step 1)
    • 8/29/25

    Structure & Classification (Step 1)

    This video introduces structures and classification within the RDS 81346 Standard Series. Learn how to create structures and how to classify complicated systems by getting a basic understanding of the two elements within the RDS 81346 standard series.

  • Aspects & Multiple Views (Step 2)
    • 8/29/25

    Aspects & Multiple Views (Step 2)

    This video introduces aspects and multiple views within the RDS 81346 Standard Series. Learn the basics of how you can view a system from different aspects in regards of the function, product, location and type. We will also give an example of a syntax and a tableview of reference designations.

  • Best Practices & Rule of Thumb (Step 3)
    • 8/29/25

    Best Practices & Rule of Thumb (Step 3)

    Learn how RDS handles object individuals and occurrences, the limit of system elements within a system, ownership principle and how RDS differentiates from traditional tagging = no meaning into numbers. We will also mention the new approach to aspects, in what way systems interrelate and how you can utilize all this to the fullest potential.

  • The New Standard for the Energy Sector
    • 8/29/25

    The New Standard for the Energy Sector

    This video introduces the new 81346-10:2022 (RDS for Power Systems) standard, explain the significant differences between RDS for Power Systems and RDS for Power Plants, some real life examples and how to move from the old standard and to the new RDS-PS.

  • The Standard for the Construction Sector
    • 8/29/25

    The Standard for the Construction Sector

    This video introduces the 81346-12:2018 (RDS for Construction Works & Building Services) standard, explain the core elements of the standard, how it supports a common digital language, some practical examples and where it is used in other industries.