New PDF formatting…
You asked for it, we built it..!
When you export a PDF from Smartspec you’ll now see more project-related info in the header and footer.
The header now shows your company name, the project name, and date that the PDF was created. The footer shows the Section Name (e.g., Plumber, Carpenter, etc.), and the Page Number.
The dynamically-created Table of Contents (ToC) also now only shows the Section Name, not the spec names within the Section.
FYI - you can click on any items in the ToC and it will link to that section in the PDF.
Finally, the Project Overview (Scope, Address, and Related Parties) will show up as item 1 in the ToC.
Remember, if there are any other features that you’d like to see in Smartspec just click on Feedback & Support > Give Feedback.
You can also vote on other user-submitted ideas and features.
Cheers,
Team Smartspec
Q:how much
Anonymous
Hi There,
Smartspec is free for Sole Practitioners to use. If you also wish to access the Standards Online Library (1600 Standards) then there is a small annual subscription fee.
If you require multi-user access (for a small - medium sized office) then you can go for the PRO Plan @$40 p/m.
Find out more here:
http://www.productspec.net/smartspec-about.aspx
Cheers,
Productspec Team
Need additional Sections for your project..? Just click the ‘Manage Sections’ button under the Sections list to select additional sections to include in your project.
We’ve added a few Sections that have been requested so if there are additional Sections that you require just let us know and we’ll add them.
The concept is to keep the Sections as simple as possible, hence the default list which appears when you set up a project. There may be occasion where you need a specialist Section (e.g., Coolroom) - this is when you would add an additional Section.
Want to quickly review a spec or section that you’re working on..? Just click the ‘Preview’ button and you can now easily review your work without having to export the entire Project Specification.
You’ll see this Preview button when you’re editing a spec and when you’re in a Section.
You can now upload any specs to Smartspec..! This means you are not limited to the generic or branded specs that are currently in Smartspec and enables you to upload content from any number of MS Word (.doc) or PDF specifications that you have in your office.
Uploading specs is easy - you can add them to multiple projects and when you export your Project Specification all the page and clause numbering / formatting is handled automatically.
Click on the new ‘Spec Library’ button in the Smartspec menu to upload/edit your specs.
When you upload a spec you will see that you are asked to select a Section, spec name etc.
You can then easily copy/paste the spec content clause by clause.
We have a suggested clause sequence (Scope, Preparation, Workmanship, etc.) though this is a guideline only. Feel free to follow the sequence of the spec that you are uploading.
Once you have copy/pasted the first clause, click Save. You can then select ‘Add a Clause’ to add the next clause.
Uploading a spec will take just a minute or two.
Once you have uploaded a spec you’ll be able to use it repeatedly on any projects.
Go to the Section to which you have associated the uploaded spec, click the ‘Add Specification’ button, then select ‘Spec Library’.
You’ll see your spec in the lower drop-down menu - select this spec and edit it as per usual.
Easy..!
Tonight, Smartspec Wellington launch..!
Architects & Designers come along and learn how to create faster and better project specifications, meet our team, have a drink, and find out more about the upcoming Smartspec developments.
You can now easily change the order of specs within a Smartspec Trade Section. Just roll over the Spec Name then drag the ‘move’ icon up or down. The order of the Specs within a Section will update automatically (i.e., no ‘Save’ required).
When you export the project specification PDF you’ll see the order of the specs within a Trade Section will now be the same as how you have ordered them online.
This neat little feature gives you even more control over the content within the project specification.
Join us for the industry launch of Smartspec, the super-simple online specification writing system from the Productspec Team.
Architects and Designers can use Smartspec to easily create high-quality project specs online, it’s fast, friendly, with free subscription plans.
You can also access all building industry NZ Standards via Smartspec.
Come along to the launch and find out more about how the Smartspec innovation will save you time and money.
- live demo
- guest presentations
- access NZ Standards via Smartspec
- fast, online spec writing
- automated selections
Thursday 06 October, 125 The Strand, Parnell, 4.30 - 7.00pm
RSVP to info@productspec.net
Looking forward to seeing you there..!
Check out the Smartspec overview video…
Smartspec is now live..!
We’ve been chomping at the bit to release Smartspec..!
This week we launched the next evolution of Smartspec. With this version, Architects, Designers, and Specifiers can create project specifications using our Architect-created generic and branded specifications, all online, for free.
Initially, Smartspec is ideally suited for residential or light commercial/industrial projects. We’ll be adding additional specifications for interiors, engineering, and heavy commercial/industrial projects in due course.
Smartspec is FREE, fast, friendly, and easy to use so create a free account today and let us know how you find it.
