Specification section codes help you classify information into detailed subcategories. The specification section codes are part of a standard coding system called MasterFormat/CSI Codes, which was developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and the Construction Specifications Canada (CSC).
In addition to the many predefined values, you can add your own specification values to this list. Specification values can be used as a basis to sort or filter your data, so you can easily view documents that have a specific value.
To add a new specification section:
Right-click on the top-level (All Projects) folder and choose Dictionaries, Specification Sections to open the Specification Sections Dialog Box.
In the Section Value field, enter a number that has not already been used in this list for the new specification.
In the Description field, enter a description for this specification. This description should be easily distinguishable from the other specifications to avoid confusion.
Note: Specification sections defined in the Specification Sections dialog box appear in all projects in the database.
From the Move Below drop-down list, select the location below which you want to insert the definition.
Click Save and Add Another to add another specification section. Click Save and Close to save the new specification. The new specification value is now available for use in documents, sorts, and filters.
