OSFM Submittal Assistant

Prepare individually named PDF drawing sheets for California Office of the State Fire Marshal submittals with a faster, more consistent workflow.

Review title-block information, confirm sheet names, apply version indicators, extract individual sheets, and compare backcheck files before submission.

Built for OSFM Drawing Packages

  • Individually named PDF drawing sheets
  • Folder and sheet-order indicators
  • Title-block number and title review
  • Version indicator application
  • Backcheck file comparison
  • Controlled export workflow
  • Windows 10 and Windows 11

A More Efficient Submittal Workflow

Reduce repetitive sheet preparation while retaining control over drawing names, order, versioning, and final exported files.

01

Batch PDF Extraction

Separate a combined drawing package into individually named PDF sheets using a controlled export process.

02

Smart Sheet Naming

Use selected title-block regions to help identify drawing numbers and titles, then review each proposed filename before export.

03

Version Indicators

Apply a consistent version indicator to each drawing sheet before creating the final individual PDF files.

04

Backcheck Comparison

Compare prior and current drawing packages to help identify sheet changes and maintain a more organized backcheck workflow.

05

Sheet-by-Sheet Review

Move forward or backward through the drawing set, confirm title-block information, rotate previews, and correct names before export.

06

Organized File Output

Create consistently ordered files using folder indicators and four-digit sheet-order indicators for easier package management.

Prepare, Review, and Export

The software assists with file preparation while keeping the final review and submission decision with the user.

1. Load

Open the combined PDF drawing package.

2. Identify

Select and review title-block information.

3. Verify

Confirm filenames, order, and version indicators.

4. Export

Create the final individually named PDF sheets.

Product Availability

Available

OSFM Submittal Assistant

Designed for preparing individually named drawing sheets for OSFM submittal packages.

Future Release

DSA Submittal Assistant

Support for Division of the State Architect drawing-submittal workflows is planned for a future release and is not included in the current product.