Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

Category: Libraries
Yes.
Category: Libraries

Yes, it is possible. Access to libraries is, however, subject to authorization for use by the producer who owns the rights.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but these changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Published libraries and catalogs are not modifiable and are authorized by the manufacturer. Consequently, basic data cannot be edited. A user is able to change some product data but only as part of a single design or bid.

Category: Libraries

As part of the Specifi® installation, you receive a separate program called Live Update that automatically checks to make sure you have the most current information. If new changes are published the Specifi® user has the option to have it installed or can choose to have this done automatically in a background process.

Category: Libraries

To request authorization for a library, just connect to the specifiglobal.com site in the Partner section https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer makes this decision based upon the markets they currently operate and do business. Specifi® was developed to accommodate as many languages as the manufacturer is willing to publish in the system.

Category: Libraries

All manufacturers catalogs and libraries are free to all Specifi® users.

Category: Libraries

Specifi® recommends that you contact both us and the manufacturer and we can facilitate getting them published. However, you also have the option of creating your own personal library and create a subset of that manufacturer’s catalog on your own. This library feature includes all of the symbols, technical information and pricing that you would find in a manufacturer published catalog.

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer employs a different update strategy, however Specifi® makes sure that any updates made by the manufacturer are immediately made available to Specifi® Users.

Category: Libraries

The complete updated list of our partners is available on our site under the Partner section: https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

The catalog is the property of the manufacturer. Specifi® is under contract to adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specifi® encourages all manufacturers to provide as much public access as possible; however manufacturers make their own business rules. When you request access to a library the manufacturer is notified immediately and on average manufacturers respond with authorizations in 3 days.

Miniumum Requirements

Category: Libraries

Yes.

Category: Libraries

Yes, it is possible. Access to libraries is, however, subject to authorization for use by the producer who owns the rights.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but these changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Published libraries and catalogs are not modifiable and are authorized by the manufacturer. Consequently, basic data cannot be edited. A user is able to change some product data but only as part of a single design or bid.

Category: Libraries

As part of the Specifi® installation, you receive a separate program called Live Update that automatically checks to make sure you have the most current information. If new changes are published the Specifi® user has the option to have it installed or can choose to have this done automatically in a background process.

Category: Libraries

To request authorization for a library, just connect to the specifiglobal.com site in the Partner section https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer makes this decision based upon the markets they currently operate and do business. Specifi® was developed to accommodate as many languages as the manufacturer is willing to publish in the system.

Category: Libraries

All manufacturers catalogs and libraries are free to all Specifi® users.

Category: Libraries

Specifi® recommends that you contact both us and the manufacturer and we can facilitate getting them published. However, you also have the option of creating your own personal library and create a subset of that manufacturer’s catalog on your own. This library feature includes all of the symbols, technical information and pricing that you would find in a manufacturer published catalog.

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer employs a different update strategy, however Specifi® makes sure that any updates made by the manufacturer are immediately made available to Specifi® Users.

Category: Libraries

The complete updated list of our partners is available on our site under the Partner section: https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

The catalog is the property of the manufacturer. Specifi® is under contract to adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specifi® encourages all manufacturers to provide as much public access as possible; however manufacturers make their own business rules. When you request access to a library the manufacturer is notified immediately and on average manufacturers respond with authorizations in 3 days.

Software Management

Category: Libraries

Yes.

Category: Libraries

Yes, it is possible. Access to libraries is, however, subject to authorization for use by the producer who owns the rights.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but these changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Published libraries and catalogs are not modifiable and are authorized by the manufacturer. Consequently, basic data cannot be edited. A user is able to change some product data but only as part of a single design or bid.

Category: Libraries

As part of the Specifi® installation, you receive a separate program called Live Update that automatically checks to make sure you have the most current information. If new changes are published the Specifi® user has the option to have it installed or can choose to have this done automatically in a background process.

Category: Libraries

To request authorization for a library, just connect to the specifiglobal.com site in the Partner section https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer makes this decision based upon the markets they currently operate and do business. Specifi® was developed to accommodate as many languages as the manufacturer is willing to publish in the system.

Category: Libraries

All manufacturers catalogs and libraries are free to all Specifi® users.

Category: Libraries

Specifi® recommends that you contact both us and the manufacturer and we can facilitate getting them published. However, you also have the option of creating your own personal library and create a subset of that manufacturer’s catalog on your own. This library feature includes all of the symbols, technical information and pricing that you would find in a manufacturer published catalog.

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer employs a different update strategy, however Specifi® makes sure that any updates made by the manufacturer are immediately made available to Specifi® Users.

Category: Libraries

The complete updated list of our partners is available on our site under the Partner section: https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

The catalog is the property of the manufacturer. Specifi® is under contract to adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specifi® encourages all manufacturers to provide as much public access as possible; however manufacturers make their own business rules. When you request access to a library the manufacturer is notified immediately and on average manufacturers respond with authorizations in 3 days.

Libraries

Category: Libraries

Yes.

Category: Libraries

Yes, it is possible. Access to libraries is, however, subject to authorization for use by the producer who owns the rights.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but these changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Published libraries and catalogs are not modifiable and are authorized by the manufacturer. Consequently, basic data cannot be edited. A user is able to change some product data but only as part of a single design or bid.

Category: Libraries

As part of the Specifi® installation, you receive a separate program called Live Update that automatically checks to make sure you have the most current information. If new changes are published the Specifi® user has the option to have it installed or can choose to have this done automatically in a background process.

Category: Libraries

To request authorization for a library, just connect to the specifiglobal.com site in the Partner section https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer makes this decision based upon the markets they currently operate and do business. Specifi® was developed to accommodate as many languages as the manufacturer is willing to publish in the system.

Category: Libraries

All manufacturers catalogs and libraries are free to all Specifi® users.

Category: Libraries

Specifi® recommends that you contact both us and the manufacturer and we can facilitate getting them published. However, you also have the option of creating your own personal library and create a subset of that manufacturer’s catalog on your own. This library feature includes all of the symbols, technical information and pricing that you would find in a manufacturer published catalog.

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer employs a different update strategy, however Specifi® makes sure that any updates made by the manufacturer are immediately made available to Specifi® Users.

Category: Libraries

The complete updated list of our partners is available on our site under the Partner section: https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

The catalog is the property of the manufacturer. Specifi® is under contract to adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specifi® encourages all manufacturers to provide as much public access as possible; however manufacturers make their own business rules. When you request access to a library the manufacturer is notified immediately and on average manufacturers respond with authorizations in 3 days.

Specifi® Design

Category: Libraries

Yes.

Category: Libraries

Yes, it is possible. Access to libraries is, however, subject to authorization for use by the producer who owns the rights.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but these changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Published libraries and catalogs are not modifiable and are authorized by the manufacturer. Consequently, basic data cannot be edited. A user is able to change some product data but only as part of a single design or bid.

Category: Libraries

As part of the Specifi® installation, you receive a separate program called Live Update that automatically checks to make sure you have the most current information. If new changes are published the Specifi® user has the option to have it installed or can choose to have this done automatically in a background process.

Category: Libraries

To request authorization for a library, just connect to the specifiglobal.com site in the Partner section https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer makes this decision based upon the markets they currently operate and do business. Specifi® was developed to accommodate as many languages as the manufacturer is willing to publish in the system.

Category: Libraries

All manufacturers catalogs and libraries are free to all Specifi® users.

Category: Libraries

Specifi® recommends that you contact both us and the manufacturer and we can facilitate getting them published. However, you also have the option of creating your own personal library and create a subset of that manufacturer’s catalog on your own. This library feature includes all of the symbols, technical information and pricing that you would find in a manufacturer published catalog.

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer employs a different update strategy, however Specifi® makes sure that any updates made by the manufacturer are immediately made available to Specifi® Users.

Category: Libraries

The complete updated list of our partners is available on our site under the Partner section: https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

The catalog is the property of the manufacturer. Specifi® is under contract to adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specifi® encourages all manufacturers to provide as much public access as possible; however manufacturers make their own business rules. When you request access to a library the manufacturer is notified immediately and on average manufacturers respond with authorizations in 3 days.

Specifi® Quote

Category: Libraries

Yes.

Category: Libraries

Yes, it is possible. Access to libraries is, however, subject to authorization for use by the producer who owns the rights.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, but these changes can only be implemented within an offer or drawing and are not saved in the base library provided by the manufacturer.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Yes, Specifi® can provide you an import template and help you with the process. Just contact our support line.

Category: Libraries

Published libraries and catalogs are not modifiable and are authorized by the manufacturer. Consequently, basic data cannot be edited. A user is able to change some product data but only as part of a single design or bid.

Category: Libraries

As part of the Specifi® installation, you receive a separate program called Live Update that automatically checks to make sure you have the most current information. If new changes are published the Specifi® user has the option to have it installed or can choose to have this done automatically in a background process.

Category: Libraries

To request authorization for a library, just connect to the specifiglobal.com site in the Partner section https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer makes this decision based upon the markets they currently operate and do business. Specifi® was developed to accommodate as many languages as the manufacturer is willing to publish in the system.

Category: Libraries

All manufacturers catalogs and libraries are free to all Specifi® users.

Category: Libraries

Specifi® recommends that you contact both us and the manufacturer and we can facilitate getting them published. However, you also have the option of creating your own personal library and create a subset of that manufacturer’s catalog on your own. This library feature includes all of the symbols, technical information and pricing that you would find in a manufacturer published catalog.

Category: Libraries

Each manufacturer employs a different update strategy, however Specifi® makes sure that any updates made by the manufacturer are immediately made available to Specifi® Users.

Category: Libraries

The complete updated list of our partners is available on our site under the Partner section: https://specifiglobal.com/specifi-partners/

Category: Libraries

The catalog is the property of the manufacturer. Specifi® is under contract to adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specifi® encourages all manufacturers to provide as much public access as possible; however manufacturers make their own business rules. When you request access to a library the manufacturer is notified immediately and on average manufacturers respond with authorizations in 3 days.