CDM Toolkit
CDM Toolkit
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Contact details (Project
Architect name) (Project
Architect email)
Morelands
5-23 Old Street London
EC1V 9HL
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................4
Appendix A.........................................................................................................................................................20
Particular Risks
Guidance for working with the CDM Tool Kit................................................................................................4
Appendix B..........................................................................................................................................................21
Understanding the ‘CDM Toolkit’.....................................................................................................................5
GA Drawings with significant CDM Issues located
Appendix D.........................................................................................................................................................23
2.0 Site Investigation and Surveys Data Tracker (CDM2)....................................................................10
Workplace health, safety and welfare
6.0 Design Risk Management - CDM Procedures for Project Teams (CDM6)..................................17
1.0 Project CDM Strategy Brief (CDM1) 6.0 Design Risk Management - CDM Procedures for Project
The template informs project details and client
Teams (CDM6)
management arrangements, setting a background for the
Please specify
CDM strategy. Should be regularly reviewed and updated
by the entire team.
Project Leadership
Address/location/environment of site.
Client Lead Contact and Organisation Email
Client Brief / Outline CDM Scope
Project Manager Lead Contact and Organisation Email
Operational requirements (e.g.any
existing activities to remain e.g. Principal designer Lead Contact and Organisation Email
Occupation, Manufacture etc)
Principal contractor Lead Contact and Organisation Email
H&S expectations of client (if above
Statutory requirements) Cost Consultant- QS Lead Contact and Organisation Email
H&S file -format & index (if different Architects Lead Contact and Organisation Email
to Appendix 4 L153) of future file Designer 1 (eg: Structural) Lead Contact and Organisation Email
Project Timescales (what are the key stages and how long will they run for?) Designer 2 (eg: Services) Lead Contact and Organisation Email
RIBA Stage 0 - Strategic Definition Designer 3 (eg: Landscape) etc. Lead Contact and Organisation Email
RIBA Stage 1 - Preparation and Brief (Continue as required) (Others). Lead Contact and Organisation Email
RIBA Stage 2 - Concept Design Procurement Strategy
RIBA Stage 3 - Developed Design Approx. Contract Sum/Anticipated
RIBA Stage 4 - Technical Design Project Cost (if known)
RIBA Stage 7 – In Use Team meetings anticipated, number, Will CDM issues be considered at each
frequency, length, location etc. at each DTM? or will dedicated meetings be re-
Commission/ handover/ H & S File workstage. DTMs, CDM, Client etc quired? Or both?
Clarify at which of the above stages are
you starting the CDM/Principal Designer Design Team Induction Process for (Strategy Brief for new design team
process CDM members.)
Is there any pre-existing CDM Analysis, Visual tools, drawings, analysis (Relevant drawing, images, photos to be
risk register, H&S file or relevant infor- documents, reviews essential from all. included in CDM report.)
mation & where?
Use of BIM for Health & Safety
Strategic Risks (what are the significant or unusual site H&S risks or client requirments)
Health and Safety File Status (PD Up-
Work involving Particular Risks - Refer date of DTMs or Progress Meetings)
to L153-Schedule 3 (eg: offsite manu-
Client Duties
facture, large PC panels, working over
water etc). See Appendix A F10 to be issued
x
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CDM Strategy Brief Team Responses to Project Leader Comments - Contact details,
Notes, Dates Reviews etc.
Welfare facilities + Site establishment Assist Client and Principal Contractor with
Site Drawings
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
R I B A P l a n of W o r k s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strategic Preparation Concept Spatial Technical Manufacturing
Definition and Brief Design Coordination Design and Construction Handover Use
Client
LEA
Project Manager
GATEWAY
GATEWAY
GATEWAY
Structural Engineer Pre-Contract Pre-Contract Contract
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
3 Existing Record Drawings from Client 29 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
4 Drawings (List of Drawings or refer to a Schedule of Drawings) 30 Local Byelaws
5 Existing Health & Safety File (CDM) from Client (Buildings com- 31 Topographic Survey - Measured Survey/Land Survey – Fea-
pleted or altered since 1995) tures
6 Services/Utilities/Statutory Authorities (Location and Capac- 32 Laser Survey/ Sub scan Survey/ Cloud
ities) possible diversions and or need for new infrastructure
33 Structural Survey / Condition Survey
e.g. sub-station. (Gas/water/electricity/ Sewers/Telephone/
Cables/ Drainage condition) Note: PAS 128:2014 34 Transport Survey
Survey Type A
35 Parking Survey
7 PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) Rating
36 Archaeology
8 Other Town Planning Applications
37 Desktop Study/ Photographic survey/ Initial site visit report
9 Asbestos (Demolition/ ground)
38 Excavations/ Burial site survey
10 Aerial Photographs
39 Noise/Acoustic Survey
11 Historic Photographs
40 Air Quality Survey
12 Underground Features (Tunnel/Mining/Fracking)
41 Arboriculture (Tree) Survey – Tree Preservation Orders/Clay Shrink-
13 Boundaries / Land Ownership age/ Clay Heave/Root Protection Zones Note: BS 5837 (2012)
Status Key
Information required
Requested surveys
Note - This survey tracker is for reference purposes only and should not be considered as a record of survey information or revisions. Responsibility sits with relevant consultants for
Information received advising the client of surveys required to carry out their design services and for keeping an up-to-date record of latest survey information.
* This list is not necessarily comprehensive
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
1.0 Site Environs and Site Establishment Strategy (incl. local features, transport corridors, AHMM
pedestrian flow, welfare provisions, vehicular access, site storage, unloading, cranage etc)
ABC
2.0 Site Enabling Strategy (incl. demolitions, de-contamination, remediation, temp. works etc.)
3.0 Existing Building and Services Strategy (incl. above and below ground features, adjoining
properties, party wall issues etc)
4.0 Structural Works Strategy (incl. permanent, temporary & demolition requirements)
5.0 Heavy Component Movement Strategy (incl. large, heavy and awkward components, method of
vertical and horizontal movement for delivery storage & placement)
6.0 Off-site & On-site Manufacturing and Assembly Strategy (incl. prefabricated, modular, hand
installed etc)
* Significant risks not necessarily those that involve the greatest risks, but those (including health risks) that are not likely to be obvious, are unusual, or likely to be difficult to manage effectively (Ref. CDM 2015 L153).
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
7.0 Safe working at height strategies (e.g. significant roof access, high ceilings, etc.)
8.0 Health Strategy (eg: excessive, dust, MSD, HAV, noise minimisation etc.)
9.0 Plant & Services design and installation strategy (e.g. location and construction issues)
* Significant risks not necessarily those that involve the greatest risks, but those (including health risks) that are not likely to be obvious, are unusual, or likely to be difficult to manage effectively (Ref. CDM 2015 L153).
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
1.2
1.3.
1.4.
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
2.2
2.3
2.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
3.2
3.3
3.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
4.2
4.3
4.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
5.2
5.3
5.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
6.2
6.3
6.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
7.2
7.3
7.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
8.2
8.3
8.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
9.2
9.3
9.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
10.2
10.3
10.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
11.0 Plant, Plantrooms Services + Riser Access and Maintenance Strategy 11.1
Action Owner
(Insert Drawings / Images / Photos / Sketches / Annotations)
11.2
11.3
11.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
12.0 Facade Access, Window Cleaning and Glass Replacement Strategy 12.1
Action Owner
(Insert Drawings / Images / Photos / Sketches / Annotations)
12.2
12.3
12.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
13.2
13.3
13.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
14.2
14.3
14.4
etc.
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
briefing, timescales, team appointments, surroundings. Use CDM2 initially as & maintainability issues in relation to actions required. CDM2 fects the whole project at DTM’s, CDM4 At Start on Site commence
to Action
client H&S adviser, lead contacts, etc aide-memoire. Design concept being other important design risk & reward/ Check client has issued the F10 to HSE as and update drawings H&S File CDM5
CDM1 developed in drawings & stage reports benefit factors CDM4 early as reasonable before construc- tion At Completion stage Issue Full Health &
starts Safety File CDM5
Initial Key Issues Selection of Key Issues Review & Discuss Regular Updates Change Control Information Flow
Agree Significant
Collate relevant, significant, foresee- Add all new Relevant Survey infor- Review & discuss complexity of each Version control of changes to design As scheme develops it will evolve and Update CDM Document
able CDM Issues from existing H&S File, mation into Tracker template CDM2, “Significant issue” with other issues by information ; important to focus on key issues change. Produce comprehensible information
CDM Issues
B site surveys CDM2, early design & and add team input and discussion at meetings. issues. Highlight changes eg. Use This needs to be managed by PD. at each stage, especially major
construction risks. CDM3 Significant CDM design issues, (not Agree Tolerability of Risks CDM4 coloured text. Contractor input also required. workstage gateways.
Check Particular Risks generic normal issues) CDM3 All CDMs Project change notices. Update
Schedule 3 L153 Multi-factorial / dimensional issues only Strategy Brief CDM1
Visually on Drawings Visual Highlighting CDM Analysis visually Track Significant Issues Visual Communication Visual Risk Pathways
Identify “issues” by hand on GA’s, Show “issues” on drawings Inc. drawings, sketches & photos of Use a simple risk register tracking All CDM document to be circulated to Refer to CDM Analysis for design ration-
Communication
sketches or capture in early BIM model. Cross relate site issues to survey tracker. buildability into CDM Analysis CDM4 document to form an index & summary of team and displayed on visual display ale before making changes especially if
C
Analysis &
Use collaborative workshop methods with CDM2 All multi-dimensional issues to be the Analysis documentation. screens at meetings to facilitate informed Value Engineering.
full project team considered in full project context NOT Referenced to drawings/GA’s with discussion on changes. PCI- All CDMs CDM3 & 4 with drawings
just Health & Safety. symbols. CDM3 & GA’s
N0. Significant Issues Concept Schedule Capture Analysis Issue CDM Analysis CDM Analysis updates Annotate Drawings
Number the Significant site & design Capture a simple list of “issues” for team Use CDM Analysis and Options Matrix to Full CDM document to be issued to all Changes and design development issues All remaining significant issues are
issues in BIM or by hand on sketches or discussion, location and quantification. Eg. capture complexity, options, proposed Design Team on a regular basis as to be recorded in Schedule CDM3 and referenced and noted on project
Recording &
D drawings and develop the Significant use HARI Checklist, IOSH Toolkit, or solutions, notes and actions. Also a future updated from workshops or meetings. Analysis updated CDM4, & issued by drawings. Develop Analysis document
Templates
CDM Issues Schedule CDM3 HSE RAG lists. CDM3 record of key decisions. CDM4 All CDMs 1-6 PD. Contractor changes to also be CDM4 if more detailed analysis is
Avoid normal routine construction All team members to respond where reviewed. required.
risks. they are action owners. All
Agree resources Focus on Key issues Regular CDM reviews CDM Meetings Output Feedback changes H & S File Tracker
Agree Time, Fees
CDM Fees to be clear in the appoint- ment, Apply Principles of Prevention as App. 1 Discuss Key issues at DTM’s CDM discussion to be captured in minutes Any changes, discovery or develop- From the Start on Site the compilation of
inc. reviews, Client & project meet- ings, (L153). RAG tolerability status to Hold CDM catch-ups & reviews when of meetings, sketches or anno- tated ments to be fed back from and to each the H & S File needs to be commenced.
Gateways, workstages. be attributed to each issue in CDM Risk necessary using screens, documents & drawings. Visual display screens to be team to modify drawings, reports and Use Template CDM5.
E
& Meetings
PD Fee Proposal & client awareness Register. CDM3 trackers. used to display complex CDM4 Analysis. analysis. All CDMs
letter Consider issues proportionately as All CDM’s
Client to appoint PD & all consultants qualified by SFARP.
Design team members Design Team Mtg’s Team input Team risk analysis All Design Changes Health & Safety File
Collaborative
Identify Design Team and hold initial Significant CDM issues to be discussed Buildability, maintainability & All design team members to contribute All design changes to be implemented by All team members to contribute to H&S
meeting. Issue all CDM strategy with normal agenda in Design team usability? their significant project CDM issues to designers & PD in updates to CDM File document during design and
F information to project team. Request Meetings and outcomes recorded. Early specialist engagement is desirable PD for inclusion into Analysis. documentation an coordinated drawings. construction stages as Appx. 4 (L153)
working
Consultant contributions CDM1, 2, 3 DTM notes e.g. Contractors & Subcontractors. CDM3 & 4 All CDMs & Drgs. Pre-handover. CDM5
DTM & Workshop Discussions
U V W X Y Z
CDM1- CDM Strategy Brief • CDM2 - Survey Tracker • CDM3 - Schedule of Significant issues • CDM4 - CDM Analysis & Options • CDM5 - H&S File Tracker & Document Format
Use these boxes on smaller or
Red Text - Denotes Actions PCI - Pre-Construction (Design) Information L153 - CDM 2015 Regs & Guidance *Project Team - includes Client, PM, Consultants and Contractors simpler projects
BLOCK PAVIORS Type of Risk People affected Eliminate or use Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Project Information Further Information
7.1 Musculo-Skeletal Operatives Eliminate Reducing size of Use of Machines Smaller Machines Access, size of project and HSE Research Report (man
Action Owner
injuries units or elements duration for mechanisation
X will dictate the methods
chosen.
holding back image)
7.2 Respiratory Risks • Operatives Eliminate Minimise cut blocks in Ensure dust Containment, On site availability of suitable HSE Research Report
Action Owner
during cutting. • Other workers paving pattern suppression suppression etc cutting equipment and RR878 -Respiratory issue
• Neighbours or
• Public Use
7.3 Hand arm vibration Operatives Eliminate Use special blocks Use block splitter Use non-vibrating HSE Research Report
Action Owner
during cutting. cutters RR878 -Respiratory issue
X report
or
Use
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
X Action Owner
or Use
Project: 00000 Name of Project Date: XX Month Year Design Stage: Workstage (Name) Revision No: 123
Team Consultees Client Architect AHMM Struct. Engineer Services Eng. P. Contractor
Others PM P. Designer Facade Cost Consultant Facade Access
Int. Des Fire Eng. Acoustic Lighting Design Others
* Note - if these are present they must be reflected in the significant CDM Issues Schedule and
Construction Phase Plan
The miscellaneous other ‘Significant CDM issues’ should consider the following extract from Workplace health,
safety and welfare:
Regulations Particular Risks * Notes / Comments / Action Included Regulations Particular Risks * Notes / Comments / Action Included
required required
Excluded x Excluded x
3 Application of these Regulations 17d Loading bays
3a Means of transport x 17e Signs
3b Construction sites 18 Doors and gates
3c Temporary work sites 19 Escalators and moving walkways
4 Requirements under these Regulations 20 Sanitary conveniences
4a Modifications, extensions and conversions 21 Washing facilities
4b Stability and solidity 21a Minimum numbers of facilities
5 Maintenance of workplace, and of 21b Remote workplaces and temporary work sites
equipment,devices and systems
6 Ventilation 21c Ventilation, cleanliness and lighting
7 Temperature in indoor workplaces 22 Drinking water
7a Thermal insulation 23 Accommodation for clothing
7b Solar radiation 24 Facilities for changing clothing
7c Harmful or offensive fumes 25 Facilities for rest and to eat meals
8 Lighting 25a Disabled persons
9 Cleanliness and waste materials 25b Facilities for pregnant women and nursing
10 Room dimensions and space mothers
Introduction change the dimensions of rows and columns WITHIN The cell line matrix in the middle allows you to select cell is essentially turned into an image frame. Images can
the confinements of the table. all lines of your selection or individual ones. be placed with Ctrl D as usual. The position of the image
This is a brief overview of essential table formatting By default all lines show in blue - this means they are can be adjusted with the direct selection tool (second arrow
features for this toolkit. Editing tables in InDesign is easy, The following formatting options are all available ‘live’ and any change in e.g. the stroke width would in tools panel). The embedded image frame can be deleted
intuitive and quite similar to what you are used to in under > select entire cell > right mouseclick. apply to all lines. You can turn individual lines off. and the cell regains its original status.
Word. Simply click on the lines you do not want to change.
Inserting new rows and columns Text editing
Generic table settings Select a table cell (entirely, not just the text) and then > An example: Maybe you would like to turn the strokes on The margins of cells are defined by Table Options. You
right mouseclick > Insert the right of a column invisible. can overwrite this with > right mouseclick > Cell
Select a table cell and then you can access all the You can choose where to add your new row/column and 1. Select the entire column of your table. Options > Text
formatting options in two ways: > Top menu > Table or how many. 2. Make sure only the line in question is blue Once a cell is selected the Control Panel shows a number of
more conveniently > right mouseclick. ‘ Splitting and merging cells 3. Choose 0pt as stroke setting table-related options such as text direction, vertical position
There are 2 main sections, ‘Table Options’ and ‘Cell Select a table cell and then > right mouseclick > Split within the cell, justification etc.
Options’. cell horizontally / Split cell vertically. The stroke matrix and other features can also be Clicking the Tabs key will let you jump from cell to
Table Options allow you to setup generic features such as When you select 2 or more cells you can access the option accessed via the Control Panel (top of your page) cell. What if you want to add a genuine tab in your cell?
margins, stroke colours, alternating row fills (if you want ‘Merge Cells’. Conveniently and importantly you can You can do this by placing your cursor and then
to give every other row a faint colour background for unmerge them again. Editing individual Cells > Type > Insert Special Character > Other > Tab
legibility reasons - this makes sense for very complex, long Distribute rows/columns evenly
tables). Select 2 or more cells to access these options. Applying Red/Amber/Green Status Bars Threading table to other frames and pages Repeating
However, as the tables in this toolkit already have a The horizontal status bars are not individual cells but
certain style set up, you are not likely to need Table Changing existing table elements Applying are shapes/objects that have been copied into the cell. Header Rows
Options. Simply copy one and paste it in your respective cells. The majority of top rows in this toolkit are defined as header
Cell Options allow you to fine-tune the parameters of colour to cells There are designated red/amber/green colour swatches in rows. You cannot select a header row and the following rows
your table cells, defining margins, row and column Select the entire cell and choose a fill colour from the the swatch panel. simultaneously.
dimensions, alignments etc. Swatches Palette or Control Panel. Should they not sit e.g. directly under the top line then One of the main benefits of a designated header row is
Alternatively > right mouseclick > Cell Options > delete place your cursor above it and delete the empty line. automatic repetition. In this template the header rows will
Strokes and Fills. The elements will move along with your returns. repeat for each new frame. Similar to Word, repeated
Manipulating Strokes header rows are not editable.
There are 3 ways to change your strokes. Design Issues An exception is CDM-4 where we use individual tables for
Stroke settings for all tables would be changed in Status each page without text flow/threading.
Not tolerable
‘Table Options’. Ongoing
You are more likely to change individual stroke Tolerable Text flow/threading
parameters. Select a table cell and then > right There is one significant difference between Indesign and
mouseclick > Cell Options > Strokes and Fills. Word i.e. single Indesign rows/cells cannot partially flow
AHMM
Adding and moving table elements The dialog box below appears. into a different frame. Its either the entire row or
ABC nothing. For this reason we do not have textflow in
These functions are very similar to the ones you know section 4 as we are essentially having
from MS Word. Placing images in the entire cell a single large cell as a container for your various
There might be cases where you would like to fill the drawings and annotations.
Moving rows and columns entire cell with an image.
Place you cursor directly on the line - it turns into a You can do this by turning the cell into a graphic cell. Create a new text frame for your table to flow into –
double arrow. Move the cell/column manually. Select an empty cell > top menu > Table > Convert Cell tables do not flow into other tables.
Simply dragging causes your table to expand - this is not to Graphic Cell or you can access the same feature via the
desirable for this template. right mouseclick popup menu. The text
Holding the ‘shift key’ at the same time enables you to