Root Documents
Root documents can be pretty much anything having to do with the procedure. Often it will contain historical documents, outside sources and documents about infrequent situations. All procedures start out as root documents even if they only exist in the mind. Most procedures will become part of the Martin system by inclusion as a root document. This allows a procedure to be included by simply giving it a title and links to other documents in the system. Computer databases allow root documents to be stored electronically or may provide information for finding physical documents.
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