Quality Assurance Overview

 

 

This command can be executed from the SI Explorer's File Menu > Process and Print/Publish .

 

The Quality Control Tools available through the Process and Print/Publish function fall into types:  Reconciliation and Verification.  Understanding the difference is key to using them effectively.

 

The Quality Control Reports should be run periodically as you edit, and again when editing of a Job is complete.  These tools assist the user in preparing the completed Job for submission, helping them locate editing errors within the project.  The automated reports check for completeness, consistency and provide construction management requirements.  They are designed to automate the process of identifying and locating errors and discrepancies in the specifications.

 

These reports can be selected from the SI Explorer's File menu > Process and Print/Publish > Reports tab dialog box.  After processing, the Reports are found in the SI Explorer's left pane under the Processed Files folder and they carry a .RPT file extension.

 

All errors cited in the reports must be corrected before a Job can be released at 100 percent.  It is the specification editor's responsibility to notify the architect or engineer of any problems listed on these reports.

 

Key Points For Producing Accurate Reports

• Verify the Job contains the 01 33 00 Submittal Procedure and 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications Sections.
• Process 'All Sections,' not just some Sections, even if you have not yet edited all of them (you can ignore errors reported for the Sections not edited)
• Choose all three of the reconciliation processes (Address, References and Submittals)

 

Tips For Resolving Report Issues

• Always check first to see if the problem is the result of a typographical error.
• Display the Marks to check for spacing -- each space will be represented by one dot on the screen.  You can show Marks using the command on the Editor's View Menu or by selecting the Marks button on the SI Editor's Toolbar.
• Double-click any Section Number within a report to open that Section within the Editor.  Your cursor will be placed at the Subpart containing the problem.  Tags are automatically hidden when you use this hyperlinking from the reports, but before making any changes, display the tags on your screen to insure accuracy.

 

Additional Learning Tools

Download the SpecsIntact QuickStart Guide from SpecsIntact Website's Help Center page and refer to Chapter 6 - Tips and Tools.

Watch the eLearning Modules within Chapter 6 - Correcting QA Report Errors and Discrepancies.

 

 

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.