Project specifications play a crucial role in both project management and manufacturing by serving as a comprehensive blueprint that outlines the requirements, constraints, and objectives of a given project. In project management, specifications provide a clear framework for planning, execution, and control, guiding teams through each phase of the project lifecycle. They establish a common understanding among stakeholders regarding the project's scope, deliverables, timelines, and quality standards. In manufacturing, specifications are essential for ensuring consistency and precision in the production process. They detail the technical requirements, materials, tolerances, and quality criteria necessary for manufacturing a product to meet its design intent. By adhering to well-defined specifications, project managers can effectively allocate resources, mitigate risks, and monitor progress, while manufacturers can enhance efficiency, maintain product consistency, and deliver high-quality outputs. Ultimately, project specifications act as a critical link between conceptualization and realization, providing a roadmap for successful project completion and manufacturing excellence.
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The spec interface is comprised of a hierarchal Spec Tree that contains Spec Items of specific types. Users enter Spec Values for each Spec Item. There are two columns in the spec tree, Description and Value. The Description column shows the name of the spec item and an icon indicating the type. The Value column shows the currently entered value.
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The images on each row to indicate the spec type can be toggled on and off by clicking on the Show Images button at the bottom of the spec tree |
Values can be entered on each Estimate and Project independently. On each Estimate values can also be entered per each Estimate Group. Values entered on the Estimate will carry down to each Estimate Group unless overridden at the Estimate Group level. On each Project values can also be entered per each Phase.
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Bold text indicates the value is entered at the shown level (i.e. Project, Phase, Estimate, Group)
Bold Italic text with a * prefix indicates the value is inherited from a Parent. Groups can inherit from its parent Estimate and Phases can inherit from its parent Project
Normal text with a ** prefix indicates a global default is inherited
Dimmed text indicates there is no global default and no value entered
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