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automating-estimating-project-creation.md

@@ -9,13 +9,7 @@ tags:
 ---
 # Automating Estimating Project Creation
 
-Use-case specific wrapper for a document database like MongoDB.
-
-## Features
-
-Features below are in addition to those of Vanilla Atlas.
-
-### Extract from Bid Boards
+## Extract from Bid Boards
 
 ```sh
 > jobHandler --new project --from-web https://app.buildingconnected.com/opportunities/66fab32654ef4e1affd178e0/info
@@ -27,29 +21,3 @@ Features below are in addition to those of Vanilla Atlas.
 jobHandler\FreezPak Cold Storage> --add-details --from-web https://app.buildingconnected.com/opportunities/66fab32654ef4e1affd178e0/info
 ...
 ```
-
-## Standard Structured Text for Projects
-
-Markdown with YAML frontmatter is an excellent choice for project documentation
-which offers a compromise between interoperability and flexibility.
-
-* [x] Create an `Import-Markdown` returning `frontmatter` and `body` objects.
-* [ ] Create vscode workflows for formatting frontmatters and calculating properties.
-* [ ] Integrate my "Estimating Work" and "Notebook" folders
-  * Before my plaintext renaissance, I used to need many more .xlsx and .pdf files
-    for a single project. It makes better sense for `Sources.xlsx` to be .yaml
-
-Ultimately most project information could be formatted in markdown and yaml files,
-greatly aiding in:
-
-* quick research
-* data aggregation and analysis
-* version control and backups
-* software independence
-
-without compromising on professional output.
-Even proposals are truly better suited to this format as,
-neglecting the former benefits,
-markdown can be rendered with standard stylesheets for improved consistency.
-
-Sublime is a friendly option for non-technical users.

automating-pdf-annotation.md

@@ -75,9 +75,13 @@ Recursively parse and consume pdf vector content.
 > creating a `duplex_gfci_receptacle` token
 > which inherits the `duplex_receptacle`'s position.
 
-```
+```sh
 $ mutool show file.pdf pages/1/Contents
+```
 
+>>>
+
+```pdf
 629 0 obj
 <<
   /Filter /FlateDecode

project-info.md

@@ -29,3 +29,27 @@ To calculate regular quantities
   * conductor support
 * by area
   * temp power
+
+Markdown with YAML frontmatter is an excellent choice for project documentation
+which offers a compromise between interoperability and flexibility.
+
+* [x] Create an `Import-Markdown` returning `frontmatter` and `body` objects.
+* [ ] Create vscode workflows for formatting frontmatters and calculating properties.
+* [ ] Integrate my "Estimating Work" and "Notebook" folders
+  * Before my plaintext renaissance, I used to need many more .xlsx and .pdf files
+    for a single project. It makes better sense for `Sources.xlsx` to be .yaml
+
+Ultimately most project information could be formatted in markdown and yaml files,
+greatly aiding in:
+
+* quick research
+* data aggregation and analysis
+* version control and backups
+* software independence
+
+without compromising on professional output.
+Even proposals are truly better suited to this format as,
+neglecting the former benefits,
+markdown can be rendered with standard stylesheets for improved consistency.
+
+Sublime is a friendly option for non-technical users.

subfeeds.md

@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ tags:
 
 #### Pigtail Adaptors
 
-![[burndy_AYP300.png]]
+![[burndy-AYP300_pigtail-adaptor.png]]
 
 Pigtail adaptors are used where feeder wires exceed the range of panel lugs.
 

switchgear.md

@@ -6,38 +6,61 @@ tags:
 ---
 # Switchgear
 
+## Info
+
+### Special Equipment
+
+#### Company Switches
+
+> [!info] Also Known As
+> * Theatrical Switchboards
+> * Stage Switchboards
+
+Company switches are lighting control devices
+unique to performance venues
+like those subject to **NEC Article 520:
+Theaters, Audience Areas of Motion Picture and Television Studios,
+Performance Areas, and Similar Locations**
+
+![[company-switch.png|500x625]]
+
+> [!cite] NEC Article 520.2
+> **Stage Switchboard.**
+> A permanently installed switchboard, panelboard, or rack
+> containing dimmers or relays with associated overcurrent protective devices,
+> or overcurrent protective devices alone, used primarily to feed stage equipment.
+
 ## Sequence
 
 ### 1. Estimate preparation
 
 1. Initial the OneNote
 2. In the drawings, locate:
-    * Riser Diagrams
-    * House Panels
-3. Copy over default Temporary Assemblies from sandbox job
+  * Riser Diagrams
+  * House Panels
 
 ### 2. Takeoff
 
 1. Build Items in Distribution:
-    * Panelboards
-    * Switchboards
-    * Meter centers
-    * Generators
-    * Transfer switches
-    * Generator connection cabinets
+  * Panelboards
+  * Switchboards
+  * Meter centers
+  * Generators
+  * Transfer switches
+  * Generator connection cabinets
+  * CT cabinet
+  * Power monitor
 
 2. Takeoff Common Assemblies:
-    * XFMRs
-    * Disconnect switches
+  * XFMRs
+  * Disconnect switches
 
 3. Takeoff Items in Item Database:
-    * Wireway (Trough/Gutter)
+  * Wireway (Trough/Gutter)
 
 4. Takeoff Temp Assemblies:
-    * CT Cabinet
-    * Meter
-    * Fire Pump
-    * Fire Pump Controller
+  * Fire Pump
+  * Fire Pump Controller
 
 When building panelboards/switchboards,
 add terminations according to an example from the schedules.
@@ -53,7 +76,16 @@ Items to Avoid:
 
 #### SPD's/TVSS's
 
-Labor only: ~1.5hrs
+Labor only.
+
+Specific item is not important, but I use
+`SPLITTERS / SOCKETS / CABINETS`/`METER SOCKETS & CABINETS`/`METERING CURRENT TRANSFORMER`
+(Labor = 1.5hrs)
+for consistency.
+
+#### Submeters/Power Monitors
+
+See [[switchgear#SPD's/TVSS's]]
 
 #### Panelboards
 
@@ -65,7 +97,7 @@ Treat as disconnect switch.
 
 #### Generators
 
-Add `GENERATOR SET UP`
+Add `DISTRIBUTION FITTINGS`/`GENERATOR SET UP`.
 
 #### Generator Connection Cabinets
 
@@ -92,5 +124,5 @@ Adjust Factor 1 for meter stacks, delete zeroed items.
 ### 3. Extension (Review and Checking)
 
 1. Generator
-    * Ensure takeoff is in the generator Area and System breakdowns
-    * Put location, quantity, and type on OneNote
+  * Ensure takeoff is in the generator Area and System breakdowns
+  * Put location, quantity, and type on OneNote