Inspired Search Workflow (12:24)

This is a higher level overview of the Inspired Search Process, please see the Feature Training for a bit more in depth process.

Preparation:

1. Open the Inspired Search Tool: Access Inspired Search from your project dashboard or from the specific module where this feature is integrated.
2. Understanding the Interface:
   • Workspace: Familiarize yourself with the workspace, where you will perform most of your search activities.
   • Tool Panel: Locate and understand the functionalities available in the tool panel, such as image cropping, symbol library, and search settings.

Setting Up Your Search:

1. Select Symbols for Searching:
   • Navigate to the symbol library or previously used symbols displayed in the side panel.
   • Choose symbols that match the components or elements you need to count or locate in your project drawings.
2. Crop Images for Precision:
   • Use the cropping tool to define the search area around the symbols accurately.
   • Select either ‘Enhanced Crop’ for automated tight cropping based on the software’s algorithm or ‘Manual Crop’ for custom cropping based on your requirements.
3. Adjust Search Settings:
   • Set the Accuracy Level based on the clarity of your drawings and the complexity of the symbols. Options typically include Low, Medium, and High.
   • Decide whether to apply the search across all sheets or select specific sheets for focused searching.

Executing the Search:

1. Initiate the Search:
   • Confirm your settings and selections.
   • Click on the ‘Start Search’ or equivalent button to begin the process.
   • Monitor the progress bar or status indicator to track the search progress.

Review and Quality Assurance:

1. Review Search Results:
   • Once the search completes, review the results displayed in a dynamic table and on the drawing directly.
   • Symbols identified by the search will be highlighted or marked on the drawings.
2. Quality Assurance Checks:
   • Manually verify the accuracy of the search results by checking each identified symbol against the drawing.
   • Adjust or correct any inaccuracies by adding or removing counts directly within the tool.

Final Adjustments:

1. Edit and Finalize Counts:
   • Make any necessary edits to the counts, such as changing names, adjusting quantities, or updating symbol details.
   • Use bulk editing tools to apply changes to multiple entries simultaneously if available.
2. Save and Export Results:
   • Confirm all changes and finalize the count.
   • Save the updated project file or export the results to formats like Excel for further processing or reporting.