Is it currently possible (or even remotely feasible) to add more detail to both reference note and keynote codes. These are both limited to six digits, I believe. I know you've rolled out some new features on reference notes, and I am starting to use them more and more. I would like to be able to set up my reference note and keynote systems to work fully with the CSI classifications (6 to 8 digit codes) with some sort of modifier at the end as per the NCS reference notes guidelines.
My gripe with the current limitation is this: If, for instance, I am going to notes related to Unit Paving, which is CSI Section 32 14, in the ref note dialogue box I am able to enter "32" as Division, "14" as Subdivision, and am then left with the ability to add a two digit modifier. I understand that I can just start at "01" and increase that value by one each time I add an additional item/note to this section, but what happens when I reach "13", which would lead to a code of 32 14 13, which in CSI land represents specifically Precast Concrete Unit Paving. This could lead to confusion, because I am technically only classifying by CSI for the first four digits, but there is no way of knowing that by looking at the code. The code appears to represent something very specific.
Am I making any sense? I'm not sure that I've been very clear, but what I want to know is is there a way to expand the Division/Subdivision capability of the refnotes and keynotes to hold more digits?
Thanks so much. I'm totally digging these systems as currently set up, but I can't help but strive for the perfect mousetrap!
Postby roband » Tue Jun 09, 2015 7:04 pm
My gripe with the current limitation is this: If, for instance, I am going to notes related to Unit Paving, which is CSI Section 32 14, in the ref note dialogue box I am able to enter "32" as Division, "14" as Subdivision, and am then left with the ability to add a two digit modifier. I understand that I can just start at "01" and increase that value by one each time I add an additional item/note to this section, but what happens when I reach "13", which would lead to a code of 32 14 13, which in CSI land represents specifically Precast Concrete Unit Paving. This could lead to confusion, because I am technically only classifying by CSI for the first four digits, but there is no way of knowing that by looking at the code. The code appears to represent something very specific.
Am I making any sense? I'm not sure that I've been very clear, but what I want to know is is there a way to expand the Division/Subdivision capability of the refnotes and keynotes to hold more digits?
Thanks so much. I'm totally digging these systems as currently set up, but I can't help but strive for the perfect mousetrap!
Postby roband » Tue Jun 09, 2015 7:04 pm