Interface
The new interface is laid out to be easy to understand and helpful. At the top of the window is the name of the program followed by the file path for the file you are working on currently.
We have also included the location of the server that houses the Spec Data.
Spec now uses a log-in instead of a very long yearly access code. This allows users to work from multiple computers. We recognize in today's ever-changing world, people may need to work in all kinds of locations, so by switching to a log-in we can help make that easier.
Spec is set up to be in the default Spec color scheme. If you click the arrow you can change to different color schemes.
Recent Documents
On the left side of the screen will be all of your Recent Documents, for quick easy access. In the center is where you get started. Quick Quote will take you directly to a blank quote. New Project will let you input the Project Information to start a new quote. Project Info, Standard Options, and Discount Tables. Spec will now use a PMX extension. To open a file from Spec 4 you will use import SIF. For any other type of SIF file, you will use the File Dropdown and select Import. Open Existing will open a browser to find another Spec file.
Getting Started
In the center is where you get started. Quick Quote will take you directly to a blank quote. New Project will let you input the Project Information to start a new quote. Project Info, Standard Options, and Discount Tables. Spec will now use a PMX extension. To open a file from Spec 4 you will use import SIF. For any other type of .SIF file you will use the File Dropdown and select Import. Open Existing will open a browser to find another Spec file.
Notifications
Notifications will be a place for communication from Configura, as well as from License Managers.
Tab Views
Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet will allow users to see their file in an "Excel" like format, complete with rows and columns.
Filter
A New feature to the interface in Spec is the ability to Filer the spreadsheet. By clicking the down arrow next to the Column Header you can select what you want to see. In the example below you can choose which of the Catalogs you want to see parts from.
Detail Tab
Detail view allows the user to view everything in the spreadsheet using different filters and gives a detailed view based on that filter.
The user can select the category they want to filter by in the drop-down menu:
Filter By Tag 1 groups line items by their Tag 1 criteria. When you select the Tag 1 Label it will give you a synopsis. Included in this synopsis are the pricing, the options being used in that group, and the manufacturers in the group. You can put in a Group Description. You can also now add Group Images. These can be renders of the space, or fabric swatches used in the space.
Reporting Tab
Reporting is a new function to Spec. The reporting tab quickly gives you multiple Summary Reports overall summary of the active project. Quickly view and print internal reports based groups like:
- Tagging
- Manufacturer
- Catalogs
- Options
- Project Info
A drop-down list will allow you to choose which report you would like to view.
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