TAI Tag
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TAI Tag

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>  </TAI>
   
Description:

This tag is used to identify 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.  Tailoring is designed to designate text that may be removed globally from a SectionA set of files within the Division of a Master or Job that covers specific aspects of construction. or an entire Job through the Tailoring Command thus pre-editing the specification.  Text surrounded by the TAI tags appear teal. when viewing colors.
   
Source:

SI Editor Insert Menu > Tailoring or View Menu > Tailoring Options
   
Rules:

Individual Tailoring Options can be up to sixty characters long. 

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Important Information To NoteTailoring Options are designed to make specification editing easier through 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 Technical expert.  This provides the specification editor with the ability to include or exclude targeted information based on Agency, project method and materials, thereby eliminating requirements that do not pertain to the Job without editing them manually from the text.

 

Manage Tailoring Options

Tailoring can be managed from different locations.

 

SI Explorer

Provides the capability to manage Tailoring Options for Jobs and Sections. To Manage Tailoring from the SI Explorer, select File > Tailoring.

 

Illustrtion SI Explorer's File Menu - Tailoring

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Rick-Click MenuTo Tailor a Job or Section from the SI Explorer, you can Right-clickTo press the right button of a mouse and release it to open a menu and select Tailor.

 

SI Editor

Provides the capability to manage and insert Tailoring Options.  To add Tailoring Options see Menu Insert > Tailoring.  To manage Tailoring Options see Menu View > Tailoring Options.     

 

Insert Tailoring Options

View Tailoring Options

Illustration Si Editor's Insert Menu - Tailoring

Illustration SI Editor's View Menu - Tailoring

 

Illustration Icon Indicating Examples ProvidedExamples

With Tags visible, Tailoring Options looks as follows:

Illustration of Tailoring Tags

 

Additional Learning Tools

Illustration Icon Indicating eLearning ModulesWatch the Inserting and Managing Tailoring Options eLearning Modules within Chapter 7 - Master Preparation.

 

 

Technical Support Information

Users are encouraged to visit the SpecsIntact Website's Help Center for access to all of the User Tools, including eLearning Modules (video tutorials), printable QuickStart 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.