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[mcraven2]

Hi All, 

 

Just curious to see what software people are using to create their finished product specifications? Most companies I have worked for have been a pretty simple microsoft word template, but I wanted to see if people had recommendations for better systems for generating and editing specifications for their finished goods. 

[kconf]

Just simple MS Word here. 

[Brothbro]

We use a word document as well, the important part is that these documents are kept controlled and editing them is locked to certain users (via sharepoint).

[G M]

We use a word document as well, the important part is that these documents are kept controlled and editing them is locked to certain users (via sharepoint).

 

 

The spec documents themselves can be simple file formats, so you can share them easily with vendors or whoever.  They need to be secured / locked as Brothbro mentions, to help you maintain document and version control.  

 

Storage is another issue where version control comes up.

[nwilson]

I use excel as master file and create a new tab to showcase the updated version so I can review all changes/versions in one document.  I then save the updated version as a pdf to keep controlled.  Excel (at least for my needs) provides better layout options and I can easily cut and paste a nutritional panel and place it where I want in the document.  Other than general program/procedure documents excel all the way, word and I are barely on speaking terms when it comes to formatting.  

[kconf]

That's interesting, nwilson. I am quite the opposite, I tend to avoid Excel. But I like your tab idea for updates, I might adopt it just for that reason. 

[Alessandro412]

We use a web app called eclarion.com! 

[mcraven2]

Thank you everyone! Eclarion.com looks interesting.