Master Specifcations

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know of any other software packages similar to Masterspec and
SpecLink. A list would be nice to have.

[Anonymous]

There is also SpecText.

Bob wrote:

> Does anyone know of any other software packages similar to Masterspec and
> SpecLink. A list would be nice to have.
>
>
>

[Anonymous]

Forgot about Kalin Associates.

Bob wrote:

> Does anyone know of any other software packages similar to Masterspec and
> SpecLink. A list would be nice to have.
>
>
>

[Anonymous]

Thank you

"Charlie" wrote in message
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> Forgot about Kalin Associates.
>
> Bob wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know of any other software packages similar to Masterspec
and
> > SpecLink. A list would be nice to have.
> >
> >
> >
>

[Anonymous]

I took a quick peek at this MasterSpec after seeing your post because we
need a way to keep our specs in order also, but it isn't the most
informative website. Could you explain briefly how it works?

We're just looking for some way to keep a master list of our own individual
specifications. We don't need all the pre-written specs for archies,
structural, site development, etc... We just need to be able to update our
own specs. Does MasterSpec allow you to do that?
Thanks for any info.

"Bob" wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of any other software packages similar to Masterspec and
> SpecLink. A list would be nice to have.
>
>

[Anonymous]

Oops, nevermind..dug around a little more and found some more info. But if
anyone has any first-hand experiences with it, I'd be interested to hear
them.


"Kirsten" wrote....
> I took a quick peek at this MasterSpec after seeing your post because we
> need a way to keep our specs in order also, but it isn't the most
> informative website. Could you explain briefly how it works?
>
> We're just looking for some way to keep a master list of our own
individual
> specifications. We don't need all the pre-written specs for archies,
> structural, site development, etc... We just need to be able to update
our
> own specs. Does MasterSpec allow you to do that?
> Thanks for any info.
>
> "Bob" wrote in message
> news:E425BFEF7A3FC6F694941D6F2970BE43@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Does anyone know of any other software packages similar to Masterspec
and
> > SpecLink. A list would be nice to have.
> >
> >
>
>

[Anonymous]

Kirsten,

I've used Masterspec (product of AIA) to assist with specs for several
building projects. It's a good tool to dig around in when you're
writing specs because it is one source to go to for info on industry
standard references (ASTM etc) with explanatory info to review as
well. And, to go to when you're writing a new spec section that you
haven't done before.

I don't recommend using it directly as your "master" for every
project, because editing it would be too time consuming. It is a help
with maintaining your own office master because it is updated
regularly.

You don't say what type of work you're doing and that would weigh in
on whether it is appropriate for your type of company or use.

Tom

Thomas E. Momeyer, AIA, CCS

On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 13:32:41 -0700, "Kirsten"
wrote:

>Oops, nevermind..dug around a little more and found some more info. But if
>anyone has any first-hand experiences with it, I'd be interested to hear
>them.
>

[Anonymous]

You might try Linx, which is a front end question/answer type of
application that writes the specs based on your answers.

Matt
mstachoni@comcast.net
mstachoni@bhhtait.com

On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 06:20:28 -0700, "Bob"
wrote:

>Does anyone know of any other software packages similar to Masterspec and
>SpecLink. A list would be nice to have.
>

[Anonymous]

For info regarding Linx that Matt mentioned, see
http://www.arcomnet.com/visitor/specware/linx.html

Tom

Thomas E. Momeyer, AIA, CCS

[Anonymous]

I just install the products and do not use them, but we have both the
MasterSpec and SpecLink+ here. The guys who use them prefer the SpecLink+
far above the MasterSpec. Or least that is what they tell me! I like the
installation and operation of SpecLink better too.
Updating seems to be easier also.
--
Steven R. Morse
Ankrom Moisan Associated Architects


"Tom Momeyer" wrote in message
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> Kirsten,
>
> I've used Masterspec (product of AIA) to assist with specs for several
> building projects. It's a good tool to dig around in when you're
> writing specs because it is one source to go to for info on industry
> standard references (ASTM etc) with explanatory info to review as
> well. And, to go to when you're writing a new spec section that you
> haven't done before.
>
> I don't recommend using it directly as your "master" for every
> project, because editing it would be too time consuming. It is a help
> with maintaining your own office master because it is updated
> regularly.
>
> You don't say what type of work you're doing and that would weigh in
> on whether it is appropriate for your type of company or use.
>
> Tom
>
> Thomas E. Momeyer, AIA, CCS
>
> On Wed, 9 Jul 2003 13:32:41 -0700, "Kirsten"
> wrote:
>
> >Oops, nevermind..dug around a little more and found some more info. But
if
> >anyone has any first-hand experiences with it, I'd be interested to hear
> >them.
> >
>

[Anonymous]

We too, have a few seats of spec link, but we however are not yet well
versed in its use. I hearing that there is some complexity in using the
package. Is that true?...can someone else tell me how they feel about that.

Also while we are on the subject, does anyone have info on formatting specs
for certain jobs for placing the specs within the drawing set.

Bob

"Tom Momeyer" wrote in message
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> For info regarding Linx that Matt mentioned, see
> http://www.arcomnet.com/visitor/specware/linx.html
>
> Tom
>
> Thomas E. Momeyer, AIA, CCS