Downloading Masters from the Web

By default, the SpecsIntact Explorer will automatically download and RestoreA process used to bring back a backed-up Job, Master, or Supplemental Reference List from the specified location (Drive or other device) to the SpecsIntact system the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)The Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) serve as the central database for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC). A joint effort by these Tri-Services branches, UFGS provides construction specifications used in conjunction with SpecsIntact software.  This will occur when no Master is connected or an older version of the UFGS is detected.  Follow the prompts to download and restore the UFGS Master.

Manual Download

When a manual download must be initiated, the UFGS Master may be downloaded from the DoD Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG).  After downloading the Master, you can quickly add it to SpecsIntact using the SI Explorer's File menu, Backup and Restore command, and choosing the Restore tab.  Follow steps 1 - 6 below and then follow the Restore Instructions.

The download processes below will vary depending on the Browser you use!

How To Use This Feature

To Download full Masters In SpecsIntact backup format, enabling quicker integration into the SI Explorer:

Before downloading a Master create a destination folder to receive it.  (e.g. C:\SI Downloads)

1. On the Masters page, under Downloads, select the UFGS Master link, this will direct you to the WBDG Website

3. Within the table, locate the UFGS Master and choose the Zip link beside it to download the entire UFGS Master

4. In the Save As window, browse to the folder you created in step #1 above and select Save

(If your browser does not allow to Save As, once the download is complete, check the Downloads folder)

6. When the download is complete, open the SI Explorer

7. In the File menu, select Backup and Restoreor Right-click and choose Backup and Restore, then select the Restore tab.

8. Under Restore From, locate the drive, folder, and zip file you just downloaded.

9. When you select the Masters zip (example:  UFGS_M.zip) file, the information about the Master will populate on the right side of the screen.

10. By default, Overwrite Existing will be selected.

11. Select OK

The Master will be unzipped to your default Working DirectoriesA designated location on your systems hard drive or network drive where the Jobs, Masters, and Templates are stored and displayed in the left pane of the SI Explorer underneath the Masters Folder.

To Download an individual DivisionEach Master is made up of Divisions containing groups of Sections that cover specific construction areas. Division Names and Titles are in accordance with CSI MasterFormat™ or SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction for use in SpecsIntact:

Before downloading a Division or Section create a destination folder to receive it.  (e.g., C:\SI Downloads\Divisions or C:\SI Downloads\Sections)

1. In the SpecsIntact Explorer

2. Select Help > Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS)

3. On the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) page scroll down the page to locate the table 

4. To download a Division or Section, click the ZIP link beside it

To narrow down your search, to a single Division by selecting from the 'Division' drop-down arrow, choose the Division and click Apply.

6. In the Save As window, browse to the folder you created in step #1 above and select Save

7. When the download is complete, close your browser and locate the folder containing the Master .zip file(s) you just downloaded

8. Double-click the .zip file to extract the Master, Divisions, or Sections and close the folder

9. Open SpecsIntact, and from the SI Explorer, open the Create New Master window by either clicking the Masters button on the ToolbarToolbars 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 or by using the File > New > Master menu option

10. Complete the information on the General tab and click OK.

11. In the Add Sections window, click the Browse tab and browse to the folder containing the downloaded Master Sections that you extracted from the zip file in step #6 above (you should see them listed in the Sections area in the bottom left corner of the window).

12. Choose the Select All button, then select the Add Sections button.  All of the Sections will be added to the new Master you created and you will see them listed in the right Contents pane of the window.

13. Select OK and you will see the new Master listed in the left pane of the SI Explorer, with the Sections it contains listed in the right pane.

At any time, you can use the Setup > Connect Masters menu option to control which Masters are displayed in the SI Explorer.

Technical Support Information

Users are encouraged to visit the SpecsIntact Website's Support & Help Center for access to all of our User Tools, including eLearning (video tutorials), printable Guides, a Knowledge Base containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Technical Notes and Release Notes, and Web-Based Help.

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