# About the IDMs category

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**Category:** IDMs\
**Created:** [May 2, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.buildingsmart.org/t/about-the-idms-category/33 "2018-05-02T23:26:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 2, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.buildingsmart.org/t/about-the-idms-category/33/1 "2018-05-02T23:26:05Z")

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This category is for the discussion of Information Delivery Manuals produced for the purpose of determining optimal workflows and data exchange requirements for open, standard-based processes. The discussions can include questions about old/existing, new, or proposed IDMs/projects, garnering support for new IDMs, or even searching for answers on the how and why of creating IDMs.