SI Editor View Menu - Tailoring Options

 

 

This command allows you to display and manage the existing TailoringTagged elements <TAI> </TAI> inserted by the Master Specification writer to indicate specific elements within a specification in order to include or exclude various requirements either by agency or product, thereby pre-editing a guide specification to remove requirements that do not exist in the project and simplifying customization. Options throughout the SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction..  From the list, you can choose to display (by selecting) or hide (by deselecting) single or multiple Tailoring Options.

 

 

 

OK - Executes the permanent removal of single or multiple deselected Tailoring Options.

 

Cancel - Closes the dialog box without removing any Tailoring Options.

 

Options - Opens the SI Editor's Tools > Options dialog box.

 

Help - Opens the Help Topic for Tailoring Options.

 

 

When selected, opens the SI Editor's Tailoring Dialog Box automatically when Tailoring Options are present.  The dialog box will not open if Tailoring Options do not exist in the Section.

 

When using RevisionsThe Revisions command reveals or conceals Revisions that are tagged in the text. Text to be added is identified with underscoring and the Add Tags, <ADD> and </ADD> . Whereas text to be deleted, or Redlined, is identified with overstriking and the Delete Tags, <DEL> and </DEL>., hidden Tailoring Options will now display '(Redlined)' next to the Tailoring Option.

About Tailoring

When you open a Section with Tailoring Options, the Tailoring Tag will surround them.  Tailoring Options are designed to make specification editing easier by providing a method for pre-editing information that has been marked with Tailoring TagsSpecsIntact Tags are used to define key elements and attributes used control content and format as well as run processes and generate reports . These tags consist of an opening and closing tag. A tag -- either opening or closing, is used to mark the start or end of an element. Most tags consist of a beginning-tag <SEC> and ending tag </SEC>, but can also contain some empty-element tags such as <Page />. Tags are (TAI) by the Master specification writer (Technical Representative).  This provides the specification editor with the ability to include or exclude Tailored text in their entirety, thereby eliminating requirements that do not pertain to the Job without manually editing each occurrence.

 

The disposition of any hidden Tailoring Options when a Section is closed is controlled by the related selections made on the Tools > Options > Save Tabs drop-down box under Save.  You should review these options before using this function to avoid permanently removing options you may want to retain.

 

Managing Tailoring Options within a Master by adding or removing individual instances within a Section should be done through the Insert > Tailoring command.  You can also manage Tailoring Options for all Sections within a Job through the SI Explorer's File > Tailor, or individual Sections through Sections > Tailor.

 

Grammatical problems may occur when a user Tailors the Job or Section.  There is no way to prevent this situation when one or more Tailoring Option is removed.  The specification writer and/or editor needs to be aware and make the necessary corrections  while editing the specification.  

 

Editing Tailoring With Revisions

When using Revisions, the deselected (unshaded) Tailoring Options will be redlined.  If the Tailoring Option contains more than one attribute such as <TAI OPT=Army, Navy, NASA</TAI>, the deselected (unshaded) attribute will be removed, but not redlined. After you have saved a Section with hidden Tailoring Options, but BEFORE you have closed the Section or exited the Editor, you can still 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 hidden Tailoring Options.  

 

To restore the hidden Tailoring Options prior to saving and closing the Section, return to the Tailoring Options window, select the Tailoring Option you want to restore click OK.

 

Redlines will be applied once the Section is saved and closed.  Redlined Tailoring Options cannot be globally restored. however, Tailoring Options can be restored by using the Editor's Edit > Undelete Redlined Revisions.

 

Editing Tailoring Without Revisions

When tailoring without Revisions, the deselected (unshaded) Tailoring Options will be hidden.  If the Tailoring Options contains more than one attribute such as <TAI OPT=Army, Navy, NASA</TAI>, the deselected (unshaded) attribute will be removed.   After you have saved a Section with hidden Tailoring Options, but BEFORE you have closed the Section or exited the Editor, you can still restore the hidden Tailoring Options by using this command.  Select the Options you want to restore and click OK.  

 

Once you have saved and closed the Section, all hidden Tailoring Options will be deleted and cannot be restored.

 

Additional Learning Tools

Watch the Tailoring a New Job eLearning Modules within Chapter 2 - Creating a Job and Adding Sections.

 

Technical Support Information

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.