> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://meganharrisonconsulting.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# RFIs

> Create, track, and close requests for information with assignees and due dates.

A Request for Information (RFI) is a formal question to the design team or owner about scope, design, or contract documents. Each RFI has an assignee, a due date, a question, and an answer.

## Open RFIs

1. Select the project.
2. Open **RFIs** from the sidebar.
3. The log lists every RFI with number, title, status, ball-in-court, and due date.

## Create an RFI

1. Select **Create RFI**.
2. Enter the **Subject** and **Question**.
3. Set the **Assignee** (typically the architect or engineer).
4. Set the **Due Date**.
5. Pick a **Discipline** (architectural, structural, MEP, civil, etc.).
6. Optionally pin to a [Drawing](/help/articles/drawings) location.
7. Attach supporting documents or photos.
8. Submit the RFI.

## Ball in Court

Ball-in-court tracks whose action is needed next. It changes as the RFI moves through review:

* **Originator** — drafting or revising the question.
* **Reviewer** — answering the question.
* **Closed** — answered and accepted.

## Status Workflow

* **Draft** — being written.
* **Open** — submitted, awaiting answer.
* **Answered** — reviewer has responded.
* **Closed** — originator has accepted the answer.
* **Void** — no longer applicable.

## Answer an RFI

1. Open the RFI.
2. Select **Add Response**.
3. Enter the answer with any sketches or attachments.
4. Submit the response. Ball-in-court returns to the originator.

## Distribution

RFIs auto-distribute to the project team based on discipline. Add specific recipients in the distribution list when extra parties need visibility.

## Related Articles

* [Submittals](/help/articles/submittals)
* [Drawings](/help/articles/drawings)