The following is a list of the essential PIA documentation. It is best to read this documentation with a browser, using the PIA as your server; many of the links (especially to examples) will only work if the server is a PIA.
These documents are for all users of the PIA.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Installation Guide | How to install the PIA. |
| Introducing the PIA | An introduction to the PIA and its use. |
| Using the PIA | More detailed information about the PIA, including command line and configuration file options. |
| Application Guide | Describes the sample applications ("agents") that ship with the PIA. |
| Troubleshooting Guide | Mentions common problems and their solutions. |
These documents are for those who wish to create information applications, or customize the PIA.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Author's Guide | An overview of application creation. |
| PIA Files and Direcories | Describes the top-level directories of the PIA, and the standard files and subdirectories likely to be found in any PIA directory. |
| Basic Tagset | An introduction to the basic tagset available for use in XHTML documents. |
| Entities | An introduction to the entities available for use in XHTML documents. |
These documents are for those who wish to extend the PIA.
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| PIA Tagsets | An overview of the PIA tagsets including their relationship to SGML DTDs. |
| PIA Internals | An overview of the internal workings of the PIA including the Application Program Inteface. Creating agents that extend the functionality of the core agency, fixing bugs in core technology. |