SI Editor Navigator - Overview
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SI Editor Navigator - Overview

 

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  1. The Navigator
  2. Using The Navigator To Move Or Copy Subparts
  3. Using the Navigator to Move or Copy Subparts
    1. Navigator Icons
  4. Additional Learning Tools
  5. Technical Support Information

 

 

The SI Editor's Navigator is designed with the user in mind to simplify movement throughout the specifications structure, eliminating getting lost in the text,  while providing editing capabilities for editing the SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction..  The Navigator's editing capabilities include the option to delete and undelete Subparts, undo and redo, promote paragraphs to a high level, drag and drop, move, or copy subparts before, into, or after other subparts.  While working in the Editing Window, the Navigator will stay in sync with the cursor movement.

The Navigator

Illustration SI Editor's Navigator

The Navigator's Right-clickTo press the right button of a mouse and release it to open a menu MenuIllustration Icon Indicating Rick-Click Menu

Illustration SI Eidtor's Navigator Right-Click Menu

  (click to display each command)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Illustration SI Editor's Navigator Drag and Drop MenuUsing The Navigator To Move Or Copy Subparts

You have two options for moving or copying subparts, using the left-click or Right-click to drag and drop.  Using the left-click to drag-and-drop the subpartThe levels below a Part are referred to as Subparts. These Subpart levels are then broken down into and referenced as Articles, Paragraphs and Subparagraphs, although the share the same Subpart <SPT> Tag. will move to the new location.  Using the Right-click to drag-and-drop, you have more options and control for the placement as illustrated in the right Right-click sub-menu below.  With the Right-click drag-and-drop, you can either move or copy subparts before, into, or after other subparts.

 

 

 

 

Using the Navigator to Move or Copy Subparts

Icons

Description

Illustration SI Editor's Navigator PART Icon

 PART

Illustration SI Editor's Navigator ARTICLE Icon

 ARTICLE

Illustration SI Editor's Navigator Paragraph Icon

 Paragraph

Illustration SI Editor's Navigator Subparagraph Icon

 Subparagraph

Added:

 

Attribute: Green with underscore

Applies to the PART, ARTICLE, Paragraph, and Subparagraph Icons

Illustration SI Editor's Navigator Redlined ARTICLE Icon

 Redlined:

 

Attribute: Red with strikethrough

Applies to the PART, ARTICLE, Paragraph, and Subparagraph Icons

Illustration SI Editor's Navigator Hidden Paragraph Icon

 Hidden:

 

Attribute: Transparent Opaque

Applies to the PART, ARTICLE, Paragraph, and Subparagraph Icons when elements are hidden such as added and deleted Revisions, Tailoring Options,  Metric, and English units

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Important Information To NoteYou can change the Navigator setting from two locations, the View > Toolbars and Docking Windows > Options > Navigator and Toolbars or Tools > Options > Navigator and Toolbars.  By default, the Use Navigator (requires Editor restart) checkbox is selected.

 

Additional Learning Tools

Illustration Icon Indicating eLearning ModulesWatch The Navigator eLearning Modules within Chapter 3 - Editing.

 

 

Users are encouraged to visit the SpecsIntact Website's Help Center for access to all of our User Tools, including eLearning Modules (video tutorials), printable Guides, Knowledge Base containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Technical Notes and Release Notes, and Web-Based Help.  For additional support, contact the SpecsIntact Technical Support Desk at (321) 867-8800 or KSC-SpecsIntact@mail.nasa.gov.