Global Options Library – Product Support Guide

What is the Global Options Library? 🤔

The Global Options Library is a comprehensive list of all construction options that a home builder offers. This list does not belong to any particular development or project. Options allow a builder to offer customizations on a standard house plan, so that the resulting homes can have a unique feel.

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Key terms

Option	An option can be tacked onto a base house plan to add a custom look and feel to a home. Options are not included in the advertised price of a home.
Floor Plan	Floor plan options are all architectural options that add, remove, or repurpose space in the home.
Elevation	An option that affects the shape of a home. Think of the elevation as determining what the house looks like when you construct up from the floor plan.
Exterior Scheme	An option that affects what the exterior of a home looks like (ex: paint colors, materials, etc...)
Interior	An option that affects what the interior of a home looks like ( ex: cabinets, appliances, etc...)
Add-On	An option that does not fit into the other categories listed above.

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Why did we do this?

The Global Options Library is a necessary tool for the creation of ReadyPlans and Options within a development. This library will provide the list of options that can be assigned to a whole house plan.

Here are some problems we can solve with the Global Options Library:

By consolidating all options into one list, we can ensure standardized naming across developments.
With a "master list" of options, the Global Options Manager can easily maintain and oversee the options offerings.

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3 steps to create and manage global options.

Step 1: Create a Global Option

To create a new Global Option, navigate to the Libraries page in the Global Nav Bar, then select Global options in the sidebar. Click the Create option button. Give your option a name and select an option type. Click Create option.

The new option will appear at the bottom of the Global Options list.

✐ Note: New options have an Active status.

Step 2: Manage Global Options

Click an option to open a details page, where you can:

Edit the option's name, description, option type, and location(s).
Toggle on any requirements for that option.
Archive an option.

Once you have finished entering all pertinent information, hit 'x' to close the details page and return to the Global Options list. All information will have autosaved.

Step 3: Archive a Global Option

If a Global Option is no longer available, it can be archived. Archived options will not be available for future developments. However, developments currently offering this option will not be affected. The option's status will now read 'Archived' and the Active date will have an end date.

✐ Note: Once archived, a Global Option cannot return to 'Active' status.

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