GB/T 16900-2008 in English

《GB/T 16900-2008图形符号表示规则 总则》由TC59（全国图形符号标准化技术委员会）归口，主管部门为国家标准化管理委员会。
本标准规定了图形符号的分类、标准化程序、表示规则、设计要求和注册等方面的基本要求。
本标准适用于技术文件、设备和标志等领域的图形符号设计，尤其是标准图形符号的设计。

1 Scope
This standard specifies the basic requirements for graphical symbols in respects such as classification, standardized procedures, presentation rules, design requirements and register.
This standard is applicable to the design of graphical symbols in fields such as technical document, equipment and sign, especially for that of standard graphical symbols.

2 Normative References

The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent modifications or revisions (excluding correction contents) are not applicable to this standard. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest editions of these documents are applicable. For undated references, the latest editions of the normative documents apply.

Contents
Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Classification
5 Standardized Procedures
6 Presentation Rules
6.1 Meaning
6.2 Name
6.3 Representation Formats
7 Design Requirements
7.1 General Requirements
7.2 Configuration
7.3 Combination
7.4 Negation
7.5 Test
8 Register