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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Who writes the specifications?

A: Our specifications consultants do, based on information that you provide through our convenient on-line systems.

Q: How do I review and provide feedback on the specifications?

A: The specifications will be posted to your subscribers account as they are being prepared. You can review them on-line and send a note to our specwriters with any comments or changes you require. If you wish to redline the documents, we provide our companion SPECLiner ™ program which allows you to make changes directly to the documents which will be saved as new versions in your subscribers account.

Q: How do I get a copy of e-SPECS Desktop?

A: You can download it from your project account, receive it by e-mail or we will send you a CD by mail.

Q: How is the final specification document delivered to me?

A: The completed specification manual can be delivered in any format of your choosing. You can print the final spec manuals on your printer or we will handle the printing and distribution for you.

Q: Do I need CAD drawings in order to take advantage of your service?

A: No. We provide you an on-line checklist form that lets you provide our consultants the information they need to prepare your draft specifications. Our consultants will determine what additional information is required in order to complete your specifications which they will post as a note in your project account. You simply review your project notes and respond to any issues our specifiers request.

Q: What drawing formats do you support?

A: e-SPECS was designed to support AutoCAD™ .dwg and .dxf drawing formats, which most CAD programs can produce. If your CAD system can not translate its output to either format, simply forward the native file to us and we will translate it for you.

Q: How do I get my drawings to you?

A: You simply upload them to your project account.

Q: Can you give me reports on errors in my drawings?

A: Yes. Inconsistencies and errors in your drawing calloffs can be reported to you. We can also provide you a report that indicates which drawing calloffs are associated with the various specifications sections included.

Q: What master guide specifications do you use?

A: We link to a variety of the popular master guide specifications.If you have a preference for master guide specifications, check with our consultants to see if we support them.

Q: How do I get my consultants sections into your final output?

A: Simply have your consultants e-mail their completed specs to us or upload them to your project account. We will incorporate them into the final specification manual, complete with consistent type style, headers and footers.

Q: Can I use may own office masters?

A: Yes. InterSpec will provide custom mappings and other system customizations to fit into any size office for any type of project. InterSpec will be glad to discuss with you and your specification writers how we can fit e-SPECS into your office.