The SpecsIntact Editor is specifically designed for editing facility project specifications. It uses many functions common to other Windows-based programs, with additional customized editing features accessible from its menus, Toolbar,Toolbars assists the user in preparing and editing specifications by allowing quick access to commonly used commands. If you place your mouse pointer over any toolbar button, you will see a tool tip telling you the command associated with that button and TagsbarThe Tagsbar is used by the SI Editor to assist the user in preparing and editing specifications by allowing quick access to commonly used tagging commands. If you place your mouse pointer over any toolbar button, you will see a tool tip telling you the command associated with that button. The SI Editor also provides several tools such as the Navigator, Reference Wizard, Section Reference Wizard, and the Submittal Wizard to simplify the editing process.
The SI Editor uses a tagging system for defining elements of information. JobsA collection of projects are created from the Master specifications -- called Sections -- that already contain the tagging markup and display color coding for certain elements.
While editing, you have the option to show or hide elements like TagsSpecsIntact relies on tags to control content, and formatting, automate processes, and generate reports. These special markers, like <SEC> and </SEC>, define elements and attributes within the specifications. Some tags, like <Page />, function independently. In essence, tags are the building blocks of SpecsIntact documents, Specifier NotesSpecifier Notes <NTE> are paragraphs of information included in the Section written to aid the Engineer, Architect, or Specifier in editing the specification, RevisionsThe Revisions command reveals or conceals Revisions that are tagged in the text. Text to be added is identified with underscoring and the addition tags, <ADD> and </ADD>. Whereas text to be deleted, or Redlined, is identified with overstriking and the delete tags, <DEL> and </DEL>, and measurements (Metric UnitsThe Metric tag is used to indicate that the text encompassed by this tag is in Metric units. To view Metric units use View Metric or view Both. Metric text appears dark red when viewing colors. Section files include measurements in both English and metric units. There is no conversion calculation function in SpecsIntact. The Master Text preparers calculate and enter the equivalent measurements and English UnitsThe English tag is used to indicate that the text encompassed by this tag is in English units. To view English units use View > English or view Both. English text appears dark blue when viewing colors. Section files include measurements in both English and metric units. There is no conversion calculation function in SpecsIntact. The Master Text preparers calculate and enter the equivalent measurements The Metric tag is used to indicate that the text encompassed by this tag is in Metric units. To view Metric units use View Metric or view Both. Metric text appears dark red when viewing colors. Section files include measurements in both English and metric units. There is no conversion calculation function in SpecsIntact. The Master Text preparers calculate and enter the equivalent measurements The Metric tag is used to indicate that the text encompassed by this tag is in Metric units. To view Metric units use View Metric or view Both. Metric text appears dark red when viewing colors. Section files include measurements in both English and metric units. There is no conversion calculation function in SpecsIntact. The Master Text preparers calculate and enter the equivalent measurements The Metric tag is used to indicate that the text encompassed by this tag is in Metric units. To view Metric units use View Metric or view Both. Metric text appears dark red when viewing colors. Section files include measurements in both English and metric units. There is no conversion calculation function in SpecsIntact. The Master Text preparers calculate and enter the equivalent measurements The Metric tag is used to indicate that the text encompassed by this tag is in Metric units. To view Metric units use View Metric or view Both. Metric text appears dark red when viewing colors. Section files include measurements in both English and metric units. There is no conversion calculation function in SpecsIntact. The Master Text preparers calculate and enter the equivalent measurements). The SI Editor's File menu, Print Draft command prints all elements currently displayed on the screen. To streamline edits for specific Job requirements, use the TailoringTagged elements <TAI> </TAI> inserted by the Master Specification writer to indicate specific elements within a specification. These tags allow them to include or exclude requirements based on factors like agency or product. This pre-editing removes irrelevant requirements, simplifying customization for each project (pre-editing) feature to efficiently edit Sections marked with Tailoring tags for specific Job needs.
Graphics within specifications are not currently supported and must be inserted as an Attachment (ATT).
Right-click Menus
The right mouse button provides a shortcut to many commands. To use this feature, right-click the mouse button and select a command from the displayed menu.
The available Right-click menu options will adapt to the task being performed.
Status Bar
Located at the bottom of the SI Editor's screen and provides the following information:
ARTICLES, Paragraphs, and Subparagraphs up to the sixth level all use the Subpart (SPT) tag.
- The cursor's location within the tagging can be found in the center. In the example above, the cursor is located in a set of Title (TTL) tags, within two Subpart (SPT) tags (e.g., Article 1.2 and Paragraph 1.2.1), a set of PART (PRT) tags, and surrounded by the SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction (SEC) tags. To visualize how tags are nested, refer to the diagram in the Tagging Structure Overview. For more information on the Section structure, refer to the Section Format.
- To the left of the tag location you can see the document is ready for editing.
- To the right of the tag location you can see the cursor's page, line, and character position.
- At the far right you can view the time, as well as Caps Lock (CAPS), Num lock (NUM), and Insert (OVR) key indicators. When active the indicators appear in Bold. The Insert (OVR) function is disabled when editing with Revisions.
On-screen assistance is always accessible from the Help menu, SpecsIntact Editor Help, by clicking the Help 
button on the Toolbar, or by pressing F1 to view the context-sensitive Help topic.
Additional Learning Tools
Watch the SI Editor and Section Structure Overview eLearning module within Chapter 3 - Editing.