SI Explorer Setup Menu - Options: File Locations

Click the tabbed commands on the image below to see how to use each function on the Options menu.  Content descriptions are detailed below the image.

Allows the user to customize and manage the location of the Supplemental Reference List (SRL)A custom file maintained by the user to include reference standards not found in the UFGS Master guide specifications, Initialization FilesA system file that contains configuration information. These files are used by SpecsIntact and Windows to save information about your preferences and operating environment, the Unified Master Reference List (UMRL)A list of all referenced standards cited in the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Master. It is used to generate Reference Articles when performing Master text processing functions. The UMRL is also used by the SI Explorers Reference Wizard and Reference Checking features and Unified Master Submittal List (UMSL)A list of all referenced submittals cited in the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Master. It is used to generate Submittal Articles when performing Master text processing functions. The UMSL is also used by the SI Explorers Submittal Wizard and Submittal Checking features.  By default, these files are saved in the users AppData folder to prevent problems when user permissions have been restricted or locked down.

The Supplemental Reference List should be backed up using SpecsIntact's Backup and Restore > Backup SI Documents.  If you choose to relocate any of these files, make sure they are within a writable area on the users system such as C:\Users\YourUserID\Documents.

We do not recommend moving the files to a shared network since the files would be overwritten by each user.

In addition, you can relocate the Section and SI Document TemplatesA Template is an outline that provides examples of how text should be entered in SpecsIntact format when creating a new Section to a different location other than the Working DirectoriesA designated location on your systems hard drive or network drive where the Jobs, Masters, and Templates are stored to avoid multiple copies contained within each Working Directory.  For consistency, we recommend relocating these templates to the 'Template' folder located at C:\Users\YourUserID\AppData\Roaming\SpecsIntact.

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 Master'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

How To Change A File Location

1. From the SI Explorer
2. Select the Setup menu and choose Options > File Locations
3. From the File Locations window, click the Change button next to file you want to change (e.g.. Supplemental Reference File, SpecsIntact initialization files or UMRL/UMSL)
4. From the Select Folder dialog, browse to the new location
5. Click the Select Folder button
6. Select OK

Technical Support Information

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