Tag Codes are annotations commonly found on architectural drawings, such as paint tags or fixture codes. In Materio, they can be used to correlate scope items with annotations on drawings, such as connecting a finish schedule with specific codes on your plans.

Here's an example of a wall paint and trim paint item tagged with PT-1 and PT-2, respectively:

This is an example of an architectural drawing where such tags might be applied:

Tag codes are traditionally used on paper drawings to communicate schedules that specify finishes, fixtures, or equipment. They are meant to communicate these decisions to field teams. Tag Codes are rendered obsolete by Materio's live, on-plan annotation system but might be needed if you:

If you are an Interior Designer or Architect, we recommend using Materio's Live Links or QR Codes to share information with contractors. However, tag codes can be helpful to include on your drawings if you need to print and hand to contractors. Materio will help you organize the information, make the selections, and easily export the finish schedule that you can then embed on the drawings.

If you are a Design-Build Firm, tag codes are largely unnecessary. You should be able to annotate your plans using Materio's Plan Markers, which are always up-to-date, and have your field team access information by simply tapping the markers in their mobile app. Subcontractors can also access latest information by scanning QR Codes or being sent a Live Link to the project.