Welcome

MASTERWORKS License Agreement

Chapter 1 - Introduction to MASTERSPEC and ARCOM

MASTERSPEC

Endorsements

Review Committees

MASTERSPEC Libraries

MASTERSPEC Versions

Other MASTERSPEC Specifications

Supporting Documents

Editing Assistance

ARCOM

ARCOM SPECWARE™

MASTERWORKS™

LINX™

Chapter 2 - Installing and Editing MASTERSPEC

Introduction

MASTERSPEC CD-ROM Directory Structure and Description

MASTERWORKS Naming Convention

GSA Documents

Adobe Acroat Reader

MASTERSPEC System Requirements

Getting Started

Creating Project Specifications

Editing in WordPerfect® 6.1/7.0/8.0/9.0

Supporting Documents

Inserting Text in WordPerfect

Adding Custom Editor's Notes

Printing Editor's Notes in WordPerfect

Changing Fonts, Margins, and other Formatting Features

Editing in Microsoft® Word 6/7/95 and Word 97/2000

Supporting Documents

MASTERSPEC Paragraph-Numbered Sections

Introduction to Styles

Styles Used in Microsoft Word

Removing Text

Inserting Text by Changing the Paragraph Style

Editing MASTERSPEC Styles

Text Insertion Instructions

Inserting Text in MASTERSPEC Styles

Microsoft Word 6/7/95 Outline Format

Inserting Text in Microsoft Word 6/7/95 Outline View

Section 99999 - Sample Pargraph-Numbered Section

Chapter 3 - Preparing Project Specifications

Introduction

Section Numbering and Naming Convention

Location of Specification Files CD-ROM

Getting Started

Alternative Text

Optional Text (Options)

Editor's Notes

Insert Notes (Notes)

Project Notes

Units of Measure

Editing MASTERSPEC

Preparation for Editing

Editing Sequence

Manufacturers and Products

Methods of Specifying Examples

Available Products / Manufacturers (Nonproprietary)

Products / Manufacturers (Semiproprietary)

Product / Manufacturer (Proprietary)

Descriptive (Nonproprietary

Basis of Design (Semiproprietary)

Project Schedules

Sample Door Hardware Schedule

Environmental Considerations

Coordinating Drawings with Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 4 – MASTERSPEC OUTLINE Specifications

Introduction

Appropriate Use

Format, Section Numbering, and Naming Convention

Location of Specification Files on CD-ROM

Getting Started

Editing Assistance Features

Recommended Editing Sequence

Project Specification Formats

Custom Office Masters

Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix A – Contact Information