This command can be executed from the SI Editor's Tools menu.
Opens the Options window, from which you can adjust various settings that affect the Editor.
Automatic Backup
The Editor will periodically create automatic backup copies of the modified files to a temporary file. The default save interval is set to occur every 10 minutes, with the option to change the interval time. These files are deleted when the corresponding file is saved and closed.
The automatic backup feature plays a crucial role in data recovery acting as a safeguard during power outages or system crashes since the temporary files are not deleted. When re-opening an affected file, you can choose between the original file or the temporary backup file containing the recent edits captured during the last automatic backup before the failure.
When Saving
Validate Document
When this box is checked, the Editor will validate the document requirements before the file is saved. The validation includes verification that the tagging is correct and that you have followed the correct Section Format. Errors indicated should be corrected before generating reports.
If the document fails validation, this function creates a validation log to assist in correcting the errors that caused the failure.
Save User Name in Section Properties
By selecting this option, SpecsIntact will save the Windows user name of the last person to edit a Section. The name will be displayed in the SI Explorer when you choose the View > Columns and check the Last Edited by option.
Enable Write Buffering
This feature disables Microsoft Windows write buffering/caching when saving files by default. When the SI Editor attempts to save a file, it relies on some underlying Windows functions to respond. When the functions are not returned due to server issues, Windows does not return the error to the SI Editor so it cannot respond. Events on the Network cause this and is typically addressed by the Network Administrator. Write Caching is a directory setting through the network that means that when you select save, Microsoft does not write the file back to the server until later, it holds it in memory. By disabling this feature, the files are saved and will not be lost in the event of a network anomaly.
Remove Tags Only Containing White Space
When this command is checked, the Editor strips most tags that contain only white space (represented by tabs and spaces) when you save the file. This behavior excludes four tags used for editing: ADD, DEL, CHG, and UND.
This option helps prevent empty Subparts, which can cause problems with automatic paragraph renumbering. Using this option is highly recommended.
Remove Blank Lines Inside Empty Tags
This command must be used along with the Remove Blank Tags on Save. It will enable the Editor to remove blank lines (represented by carriage returns) inside blank tags.
This option is not recommended unless you understand the impact it will have on the formatting of your Section, since you may inadvertently delete blank lines you have used to separate the various elements of the Section.
Tailoring Options
Use the Tailoring Options drop-down list to choose how you want the Editor to handle any hidden Tailoring Options.
Retain Hidden Tailoring Options
When a Section with hidden Tailoring Options is closed, the Tailoring is retained in the Section.
When preparing a new Section, this feature helps you efficiently test the impact of various Tailoring Options.
Prompt Before Deleting Hidden Tailoring Options
When a Section with hidden Tailoring Options is closed, the SI Editor displays a warning message before deleting the Options and saving the Section without them, allowing you to cancel the action.
It is recommended to use this option to prevent permanently deleting hidden Options.
If the Job or Master is setup to use Revisions, the hidden Tailoring Options will be redlined.
Delete Hidden Tailoring Options Without Asking
When a Section with hidden Tailoring Options is closed, the Options are permanently removed from the Section without the warning box or the ability to cancel the action.
For the Revisions to appear when hiding Tailoring Options from within the Editor, you must first save and close the Section. When the Section is re-opened, the redlined Tailoring Options will be visible.
Standard Windows Commands
The OK button will execute and save selections made and make them part 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.