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Chapter 1 - Getting Started

Video	Viewed	Running Time	Transcript
INSTALLATIONS
Local Installation	No	4:06
SETUP
Connect Working Directory and UFGS Master NEW	No	8:20
Manually Download and Restore UFGS Master NEW	No	3:44
REVIEW
Chapter 1 Review NEW	No

Chapter 2 - Creating a Job and Adding Sections

Video	Viewed	Running Time	Script
CREATING A NEW JOB
Creating and Setting Up a New Job NEW	No	3:23
Adding Sections To Your Job NEW	No	4:33
Tailor a Job NEW	No	4:31
OTHER WAYS TO ADD SECTIONS
Add Sections From Another Job NEW	No	4:21
Add External Sections to a Job NEW	No	4:25
Add and Manage A Section Templates NEW	No	3:00
Overwrite A Section NEW	No	1:55
REVIEW
Chapter 2 Review NEW	No

Chapter 3 - Editing

Video	Viewed	Running Time	Script
In order to reduce the size of the Chapter 3 Review, each section will have its own Review.
GENERAL
SI Editor and Section Structure Overview	No	6:59
The Navigator	No	8:15
REVIEW
Chapter 3 Review - General	No
REFERENCES
Adding New References	No	7:11
Adding References From The Unified Master Reference List (UMRL)	No	3:29
Adding References From The Supplemental Reference List	No	4:03
Using The Check Reference Feature	No	4:41
REVIEW
Chapter 3 Review - References	No
SUBMITTALS
The Submittal Wizard	No	8:58
Working With Submittals	No	9:15
REVIEW
Chapter 3 Review - Submittals	No
BRACKETS
Using Bracket Replacement	No	6:52
REVIEW
Chapter 3 Review - Brackets	No
SUBPARTS
Adding Subparts	No	4:00
Deleting Subparts	No	3:25
REVIEW
Chapter 3 Review - Subparts	No
EDITING TEXT, LISTS, AND ITEMS
Editing Text, Lists, and Items	No	8:59
REVIEW
Chapter 3 Review - Editing Text, Lists, and Items	No
FORMATTED TABLES
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Insert A Formatted Table	No	5:55
Edit Formatted Tables Using Revisions	No	2:03
Insert and Delete Rows and Columns	No	4:54
Import and Export A Formatted Table	No	7:11
Merge and Unmerge Cells	No	3:18
REVIEW
Chapter 3 Review - Formatted Tables	No

Chapter 4 - Process and Print/Publish

Video	Viewed	Running Time	Script
OVERVIEW
The modules in this section are designed to detail the options available on each of the Process and Print/Publish Tabs.
Sections Tab NEW	No	7:12
Reports Tab NEW	No	4:24
Options Tab NEW	No	4:57
Header/Footer Tab NEW	No	5:23
PDF Publish Tab NEW	No	7:58
Word Publish Tab NEW	No	4:08
PRINT OR PUBLISH
Print or Publish the Submittal Register Only NEW	No	3:33
Print or Publish the Project or Section Table of Contents Only NEW	No	4:09
Print or Publish the 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures Section Only NEW	No	4:38
The 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications Section Only NEW	No	4:36
REVIEW
Chapter 4 Review NEW	No

Chapter 5 - Resolving Validation Log Errors

Video	Viewed	Running Time	Script
Resolving Unknown Titles	No	7:23
Resolving Reference Errors	No	7:11
Resolving Missing DEL Tags Within Formatted Tables	No	2:45
REVIEW
Chapter 5 Review	No

Chapter 6 - Correcting QA Report Errors and Discrepancies

Video	Viewed	Running Time	Script
Address Verification Report NEW	No	9:36
REFERENCE VERIFICATION REPORTS
Reference Verification Report NEW	No	8:02
Reference Title Report NEW	No	8:57
Submittal Verification Report NEW	No	12:04
Bracket Verification Report NEW	No	7:26
Section Verification Report NEW	No	7:09
REVIEW
Chapter 6 Review NEW	No

Chapter 7 - Master Preparation

Video	Viewed	Running Time	Script
Creating A New Master and UFGS Section NEW	No	7:41
Inserting Bracketed Options	No	10:26
Inserting and Managing Tailoring Options	No	11:51
Inserting Units of Measure	No	8:17
Master Reference Processing NEW	No	8:57
Master Bracket Verification Report NEW	No	7:40
REVIEW
Chapter 7 Review NEW	No

Chapter 8 - Additional Tools and Techniques

Video	Viewed	Running Time	Script
Backup a Job or Master NEW	No	6:30
Restore a Job or Master NEW	No	10:02
Search and Replace NEW	No	7:25
Tracking and Managing Job Schedules NEW	No	4:30
Execute Revisions NEW	No	6:48
Export Tailoring Options List NEW	No	6:39
Export Submittal Register NEW	No	5:26
REVIEW
Chapter 8 Review NEW	No

Chapter 9 - Guidelines for Customizing the UFGS Master for a District Master

Video	Viewed	Running Time	Script
Custom UFGS Master Guidelines	No	23:05
REVIEW
Chapter 9 Review	No

Chapter 10 - Resources

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA

Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard UFC 1-300-02

UNIFIED MASTER REFERENCE LIST(UMRL)

UMRL

UFGS Changes and Revisions

UFGS Changes and Revisions List

UFGS SECTION TEMPLATES

UFGS Section Templates

MANAGING REFERENCES

Update References for a Local Master using two Master Reference Lists

QUICKSTART GUIDES, KNOWLEDGE BASE, AND ONLINE HELP

Help Center

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE (CSI)

CSI MasterFormat Numbers & Titles

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