SI Editor Section Reference Wizard - Overview

This command can be executed from the Editor's Tagsbar SRF button.

A Section ReferenceA reference to another section included in the specification> is used to reference other Sections and used for quality assurance and quality control of critical project elements.

The Section Reference WizardThe Section Reference Wizard is an automated Tool for inserting and managing Sections throughout a Job or Master. automates the insertion of Sections and Section References within the SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction text by using SRF 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 to identify Section References. The Section Reference Wizard uses either the Sections within a Project or any Master that is available within SpecsIntact to standardize the Section Numbers and Titles. Not only does it add the Section Number enclosed within SRF tags, it also adds the Section Title, thereby eliminating the need to manually type the Section Title and reducing the number of discrepancies on the Section Verification Report.

The Section Reference Wizard is activated by positioning the cursor within the Section text and then selecting the SRF button located on the SI Editor's Tagsbar.

Although turning off the Wizard is not recommended, you can do so by going to Tools > Options > Edit and uncheck 'Use Submittal and Section Reference Wizards.'

When the Section Reference Wizard opens, it will default to display the Sections within your Job as indicated by Step 1 below.  If the Section you wish to reference isn't in your Job, then you can add the Section from any connected Master and the software will offer to add it to your Job.

Example

Example of a Section Reference inserted with the Section Reference Wizard.

Features

Select a Section from this list, or choose another list below to select a Section from it

Lets you choose a Section from the available options under 'Show Sections from'.

Show Sections From 

Provides the option to add a Section Reference from your Job or any connected Master.

Use Empty Tags

Permits the insertion of blank tags instead of a selection from the window for manually inserting Section References.

Standard Windows Commands

The OK button will execute and save selections made and make them partAll sections are divided into three parts: General, Products, and Execution of your Job's properties.

The Cancel button will close the window without recording any selections or changes entered.

The Help button will open the Help Topic for this window.

How To Use This Feature

To automatically add a Section Reference:

1. In the SI Editor, open a Section

2. Place the cursor where you want to insert the Section Reference
3. Select the SRF button on the SI Editor's Tagsbar to activate the Section Reference Wizard
4. When the Section Reference Wizard opens, you can either select the Section from the list below or you can change the list by clicking the dropdown arrow to choose a list from the available Masters
   • When adding a Section Reference to a Job, the Wizard will default to display the Sections in the Job
   • When adding a Section Reference to a Master, the Wizard will default to display the Sections in the Master
5. Select OK

Technical Support Information

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