Specpoint Help for A/E Users

Using the Help Search
Using the Help Search
  • Phrase:Returns all topics that contain the exact phrase in the search criteria. Use quotation marks around the phrase.
    Ex."system administration"
  • And:Returns all topics that contain all the words in the search criteria, in any combination. Insert a plus sign between all words in the search criteria.
    Ex.system + administration
  • Or:Returns all topics with any combination of words in the search criteria. This is the default.
    Ex.system administration
For more information:Searching Online Help

Contents of the Product Listings Window (General Browsing)

Use the contents of this window to browse and research product listings for your A/E firm's projects.

Navigate to the following contents:

General Contents

This windows contains the following items:

Item Description
Window Title This displays a Product Listings label at the top of the window.
AI Disclaimer () This displays information explaining the use of AI-assisted features within Product Listings.
Product Listing Filters This consists of the available filters that you can use to filter product listings in this window.
Results Tab Click this tab to display the product listings on the Results tab.
Remaining Products Tab Click this tab to display the product listings on the Remaining Products tab.
Product Listing Details Pane This pane displays all the available information for your selected product listing card.

Product Listing Filters

To filter the product listings, the following options are available:

Option Description
Categories To filter product listings by discipline‑based or model‑based categories (such as Doors, Ducts, Lighting Fixtures, or Mechanical Equipment), select a category.

When no category is selected, All Categories is selected by default. If you select a category from the Categories panel in the workspace, that category is automatically selected in this filter.

Families To filter product listings based on family or section elements to which the products are applicable, select one or multiple families.
Product Types To filter product listings based on product type elements to which the products are applicable, select one or multiple product types.
Manufacturers To filter product listings based on their building product manufacturer, select one or multiple manufacturers.
Added to Project To filter product listings by only listings added to project, select this option.
Flagged for Review To filter product listings by only listings flagged for review, select this option.
Premium MasterSpec To filter product listings by the respective listing type, which determines the available information and/or applicable standard for the product, select this option.
Premium
Manufacturer Options To filter product listings by only listings that include manufacturer options, select this option.
Sustainability To filter product listings by only listings that include sustainability resources or partnerships, such as Sustainable Minds, select this option.
BIM To filter product listings by only listings that include BIM resources, such as BIMsmith, select this option.
Clear All To clear all selections in all filter options, click this button.
Tip: Product filters work with other filters and enable you to perform multiple actions for selection. For more information, see Product Filter Rules and Mechanics.

Results Tab

This tab displays the available product listings of type Premium MasterSpec, Premium, and Manufacturer based on your set product listing filters. The product listings are in the form of product listing cards.

Remaining Products Tab

This tab displays the available remaining products (as product listing cards) based on your set product listing filters.

Product Listing Details Pane

This pane displays all the available information for your selected product listing card. This includes photos, documents, links, and product properties.

See Product Listing Details pane.