Michael,

We, like you, use the sheet set manager with the fields. We don't just use it for title block information, we use it for our sheet index on the title sheet, all of our match lines, and whenever it makes sense. I've found that people just don't know how to effectively use fields. Once you show them, they're converts. I mean, why wouldn't you use fields to make things more efficient and to reduce the chance of human error? So, we just need to share the knowledge.

Seaweed

So to tag onto an old thread. What about a webinar on how to use sheet set manager in away that works correctly with the project manager? I would like to think I am doing things correctly but I also know there are features that available that I am currently missing out on.

Thanks.

Brandon,
Yes, it's something I've had on my list for a potential topic. I'll look into seeing a good time to schedule it out.
I'll probably contact you and Seaweed to review how you're currently using it to see what I'd need to cover and how best to cover it.

Thanks for the reminder on this idea.

-Amanda

Amanda, I'd be willing to help as well. We use the SSM to organize packages, name sheets (using fields in layouts), number sheets (using fields in layouts), modify submittal date in multiple locations (using fields in layouts), batch plot, automate matchline text, and generate the sheet index. Prior to LFX, we used it to manage our details using sheet and model views in combination with view label tags, fields and attributes to create automated detail sheet/number references. We've used it in other ways as well. Basically, it holds a ton of project information which we can then pull with fields, so the possibilities are wide-ranging. The ability to add custom properties expands that even further. Land F/X replaced much of what we used the SSM for, but not all of it. The SSM is still an important tool for every project we do, so it would be great if they talked to each other a little better, at least in the area of sheet naming/numbering. We currently add sheets to Land F/X as well as the SSM, which requires us to name and number the sheets in both tools. The way the tools work seems identical, so there's an opportunity to link the two and eliminate the redundancy and error opportunity.

Michael, Sounds like we're mirroring each others workflow. Unfortunately, I don't have a very good grasp on how the two management systems work together. I would definitely like a webinar or a hot tip if it could be covered effectively in that swift format.

I agree... sounds like something that everyone could find something new to add to their workflow.

Bob