SI Explorer Process Menu - Convert to Automatic Numbering

This command can be executed from the SI Explorer's Process Menu.

This feature is used to convert an entire Job or Master to use Automatic Paragraph Numbering, which provides two types of numbering schemes, Numeric and Alphanumeric.

The conversionThere are three Conversion options within SpecsIntact. 1) Will convert files to XML format, which is the required file, format for SpecsIntact. 2) Will convert an existing Job or Master to use the Automatic Paragraph Numbering and 3) Will convert a Job or Master's manual lists to the automatic Ordered Lists. process will remove 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. number and three spaces from all Subpart Titles throughout the Sections.  Once this is done, a Meta Data <MTA/> tag will be added at the top of each SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction..  After completion, SpecsIntact will automatically number the subparts for the Sections while editing, printing and publishing.  With this feature, Subpart 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 and Titles will always be synchronized.

Before proceeding with the Conversion to Automatic Paragraph Numbering , make sure to close all Section files and BackupA process used to backup a Job, Master, Supplemental Reference List or Templates from the specified location (Drive or other device) the Job or Master!

Using this Feature

How to convert a Job or Master to use Automatic Paragraph Numbering:

It is recommended that you Backup the Job/Master before converting the Job/Master.  If you have not backed up, you will be prompted in Step 3 below.

1. From SI Explorer, select the Process Menu
2. Select Convert Job/Master to Automatic Paragraph Numbering
3. From the Backup Project window, choose Convert Job to Automatic Numbering
4. From the Confirm Selections window, verify the selections are correct and then select OK
5. If you receive the Some Sections Converted message, you will be asked to open the SIAutoConvertLog.txt file, When the Status Below Select the Item(s) to Generate or Update, leave the defaults and/or select the appropriate functions
6. Select OK

Technical Support Information

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