Data Services Knowledge Articles
This user guide will help you understand how to best utilize the University's Space Information and Management System (SIMS) to benefit your own work and engage with the University's space data.
The Space Inventory Handbook provides definitions and schema details for the University's Space Information and Management System (SIMS).
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This article discusses proposed adjustments to the way we track building level ownership in SIMS.
This article describes lists the modules the "Space Manager" role in SIMS. See the SIMS User Guide for other instructional SIMS articles.
This article discusses upcoming changes to some Research and Reserch Service Room Sub-Types.
This article discusses space assignments and how they're maintained.
This article explains how to submit a FITS Request for updates to floor plans and data in SIMS.
This article demonstrates how to download the latest Building Design Standards from Archived Projects in SIMS.
This article demonstrates how to download the latest Building Design Standards from Archived Projects in SIMS.
This article describes methods by which users can access and utilize Dynamic Spreadsheets in SIMS.
This article explains best practices for 360 photo management in SIMS and how to manage 360 photos in SIMS.
This article explains how to create and manage custom labels in the Facility Information Module in SIMS.
Submit a New FITS Request
FITS is here to assist the university community with your facility and spatial data needs. If you are in need of assistance regarding one of our systems or the data we manage, please submit a FITS Request using the following link:
go.osu.edu/fitsrequest
