SI Explorer Process Menu - Convert Manual Lists to Order Automatically 

This command can also be executed by using the keyboard shortcut F4.

The Convert Manual Lists to Order Automatically command is a tool that converts list formatting in older projects that still use the legacy manual lists with LST and ITM tags. This applies specifically to projects created before the adoption of the automatic ordered lists in the UFGS Master (February 2025).

Upon execution, the legacy lists formatted with LST and ITM tags are transformed into auto-sequence alpha-numeric lists. The automatic adjustment applies seamlessly across your selected Job, Master, or specific Section(s), ensuring consistency and saving significant time and effort from manually editing the list numbering.

When the conversion process begins, SpecsIntact will search for the lists that use a combination of LST and ITM tags as outlined in the UFGS Format Standard, UFC 1-300-02, Appendix A, and convert them to the new list format, then generate a Conversion Log (SIAutoConvertLog.txt). This log file provides key information for locating lists that could not be automatically updated, providing the option to review them to determine if manual reformatting to the automatic alpha-numeric list is necessary. After conversion, the Conversion Log (SIListConvertLog.txt) file is automatically saved in the project's Exported Files folder.

After conversion, the files within the temporary Results Files folder are your active working files. Do not delete them directly from this folder to prevent data loss.

Before making significant changes to a Job or Master, it's always recommended to create a backup first. You can do this easily by going to the File menu > Backup and Restore.

For backward compatibility, SpecsIntact will continue to support the legacy manual lists that use the LST and ITM tags.

Examples

Example of an Automatic Ordered List with tags hidden:

Example of an Automatic Ordered List with tags visible:

Example of a legacy list using List (LST) and Item (ITM) tags:

How to Use This Feature

to convert legacy Manual Lists to New Ordered Lists:

1. In the SpecsIntact Explorer, select a Job or Master, then press F5 to refresh the Available Projects panel to ensure focus is on the selected project
2. Select the Process menu, and select Convert Manual Lists to Order Automatically
3. When the Backup Project window appears, perform one of the following:
   1. Select Backup, to backup the project before conversion
      1. `When the Backup and Restore window appears, click OK
      2. On the Backup File Created window, click OK
      3. Once the backup is complete, the Convert Manual Lists to Order Automatically automatically begins
   2. Select Convert manually ordered lists
4. When the Converting Manually Ordered Lists window appears, review the details, then click OK
5. In the Confirm Selections window, perform one of the following:
   1. Leave the default selections
   2. Select to unhighlight the Sections to leave unchanged
6. Click OK
7. On the Section List Converted window, click Yes
8. When the Conversion to Automatically Ordered Lists - Status Log (SIAutoConvertLog.txt) file opens, review the details to see if further action is required

Technical Support Information

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