What Does S2 in a CDE Mean?

When exploring the BS EN ISO19650-2 national annex, you'll encounter various shared states, each with specific meanings and uses. But what exactly do they represent, and how should you apply them?

One of the outliers in these suitability codes is S2. Unlike other codes, which typically relate to content developed by a project task team seeking collaborative input or feedback, S2 is different.

 

What does "Suitable for Information/Reference" mean?

S2 refers to content (Information Container) not authored directly by a project task team CDE member. Examples include historical or contextual information, including reference designs created by others, or content defined outside of the team, such as industry standards or guides.

This indicates that the content is intended for informational or reference purposes only. It is valuable for understanding context or standards, but does not have a direct feedback loop to its source within the Common Data Environment (CDE).