Updates for the NMS and the SPECedit editor with Model Probe
This page is dedicated to support the NMS/DDN and SPECedit from Innovative Technology. You will find current and previous updates to the software. Please read the descriptions before downloading the files.
If you have support questions, e-mail us at ITI_Support@innovative.ca and we will reply promptly.
Download SPECedit and the full 2024 CD
Download SPECedit and the full 2024 CD (file NMS2024SE.exe) into a temporary directory. Then run the program to start the installer.
The October, 2023 NMS update contains 32 updated and revised sections. These sections are mainly in the Architectural Package and in division 31 (Earthwork), but cover other divisions sections as well.
To see what NMS files have changed, download the latest List of Contents.
This release of the SPECedit specification editing system continues to connect to BIM models from Revit and ARCHICAD by means of the Model Probe tool. The Assign Sections command allows you to add an IFC file from Revit or ArchiCad into your specification and automatically install the proper NMS sections required for the model.
This release of SPECedit provides support for the new format of OmniFormat sections.
SPECedit is based on the popular NMS-Edit specification editor. The Model Probe plug-in is available at an additional cost, please see here.
Download NMS2024SE.msi to install in you receive an error using the .exe file. Sections may be installed as well at a later time by running the ‘NMS_DDN Specification Installer’.
Download SPECedit and the full 2023 CD
The April, 2023 NMS update contains 45 updated sections. These sections are mainly in Division 9 (Finishes), 23 (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning), and 31 (Earthwork), but cover other Architectural divisions sections as well.
To see what NMS files have changed, download the latest List of Contents.
This release of the SPECedit specification editing system continues to connect to BIM models from Revit and ARCHICAD by means of the Model Probe tool. The Assign Sections command allows you to add an IFC file from Revit or ArchiCad into your specification and automatically install the proper NMS sections required for the model.
This release of SPECedit provides support for the new format of OmniFormat sections.
SPECedit is based on the popular NMS-Edit specification editor. The Model Probe plug-in is available at an additional cost, please see here.
Download NMS2023SE.msi to install in you receive an error using the .exe file. Sections may be installed as well at a later time by running the ‘NMS_DDN Specification Installer’.
Download SPECedit and the full 2022 CD
The April, 2022 NMS update contains 103 updated sections. These sections are mainly in Division 4 (Masonry), 7 (Thermal and Moisture), and 8 (Openings), but cover other Architectural divisions sections as well.
To see what NMS files have changed, download the latest List of Contents.
This release of the SPECedit specification editing system continues to connect to BIM models from Revit and ARCHICAD by means of the Model Probe tool. The Assign Sections command allows you to add an IFC file from Revit or ArchiCad into your specification and automatically install the proper NMS sections required for the model.
This release of SPECedit provides support for the new format of OmniFormat sections.
SPECedit is based on the popular NMS-Edit specification editor. The Model Probe plug-in is available at an additional cost, please see here.
Download SPECedit and the full 2021 CD
The January, 2021 NMS update contains 121 updated sections. These sections are mainly UniFormat Sections (the Performance Package) and others are contained in division 2 (Concrete).
To see what NMS files have changed, download the latest List of Contents.
This release of the SPECedit specification editing system continues to connect to BIM models from Revit and ARCHICAD by means of the Model Probe tool. The Assign Sections command allows you to add an IFC file from Revit or ArchiCad into your specification and automatically install the proper NMS sections required for the model.
This release of SPECedit provides support for the new format of OmniFormat sections.
SPECedit is based on the popular NMS-Edit specification editor. The Model Probe plug-in is available at an additional cost, please see here.
Download SPECedit and the full 2019 CD
The January, 2019 NMS update contains 21 updated sections. These sections are contained in division 2 (Existing Conditions), division 7 (Thermal and Moisture Protection), division 32 (Exterior Improvements) and division 33 (Utilities).
The April, 2019 NMS update contains 11 updated sections. These sections are contained in division 1 (General Requirements), division 7 (Thermal and Moisture Protection) and division 32 (Exterior Improvements).
The October, 2019 NMS update contains 31 updated sections. These sections are mainly contained in division 5 (Metals), division 9 (Finishes) and other Architectural divisions.
To see what NMS files have changed, download the latest List of Contents.
This release of the SPECedit specification editing system which connects to BIM models from Revit and ARCHICAD by means of the Model Probe tool.
New in this update is the Assign Sections command, which allows you to add an IFC file from Revit or ArchiCad into your specification and automatically install the proper NMS sections required for the model.
SPECedit is based on the popular NMS-Edit specification editor. The Model Probe plug-in is available at an additional cost, please see here.
Download SPECedit and the full 2018 CD
The January, 2019 NMS update contains 21 updated sections. These sections are contained in division 2 (Existing Conditions), division 7 (Thermal and Moisture Protection), division 32 (Exterior Improvements) and division 33 (Utilities).
The April, 2019 NMS update contains 11 updated sections. These sections are contained in division 1 (General Requirements), division 7 (Thermal and Moisture Protection) and division 32 (Exterior Improvements).
The October, 2019 NMS update contains 31 updated sections. These sections are mainly contained in division 5 (Metals), division 9 (Finishes) and other Architectural divisions.
To see what NMS files have changed, download the latest List of Contents.
This release of the SPECedit specification editing system which connects to BIM models from Revit and ARCHICAD by means of the Model Probe tool.
SPECedit is based on the popular NMS-Edit specification editor. The Model Probe plug-in is available at an additional cost, please see here.
Download SPECedit and the full 2017 CD
The October, 2017 NMS update contains 21 new and updated sections. These sections are mainly contained in divisions 22 (Plumbing), 23 (HVAC), and 33 (Utilities).
Please consult the list of contents for more information. The July, 2017 NMS update contains 37 new and updated sections.
These sections are mainly contained in divisions
1 (General Requirements),
2 (Existing Conditions),
3 (Concrete) and
4 (Masonry).
Please consult the list of contents for more information.
The April, 2017 NMS update contains 44 new and updated sections.
These sections are divided across divisions:
1 (General Requirements) through 9 (Finishes). Please consult the list of contents for more information.
The January, 2017 NMS update contains 27 updated sections.
These sections are contained in division:
2 (Existing Conditions),
3 (Concrete),
4 (Masonry - heritage work),
7 (Thermal and Moisture Protection) and
8 (Openings).
To see what NMS files have changed, download the latest List of Contents.
This is the first release of the SPECedit specification editing system, which connects to BIM models from Revit and ARCHICAD by means of the Model Probe tool. SPECedit is based on the popular NMS-Edit specification editor. The Model Probe plug-in is available at an additional cost, please see here.
Updates to the specification editor this year will include further enhancements to tables, footers, printing and stability work. Owners of the 2017 version of NMS-Edit may download the basic SPECedit tool as a free upgrade.