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  1. DocBoss System Navigation

    The sections below walk through the DocBoss features in the order they are found in the menus. There are three menus you'll be working out of: Logo menu (from the DocBoss logo on the top left of all screens) Project menu (on the top le...
  2. IF Statement for Header/Footer

    If statements can be used for header/footer patterns to draw different values for different conditions (e.g., drawings require a different heading than all other documents). In these situations, creating a custom doc code/card field can provide ad...
  3. Stages Library

    The stage library is a list of pre-defined stages that can be added to stage lists. Note: Stages added to this library can only be added via the stage list editor on individual cards and cannot be added to general stage lists. To acc...
  4. Set Commercial Contact

    Instructions for setting a user as a commercial contact (i.e., a user responsible for contract-related activities)
  5. Update/Change Stage List Mid-Project

    If your customer updates their requirements mid-way through an active project, is is possible to update stage lists to align with the updated requirements. Changing Stage Lists If a stage list is being actively used on the project, it can no lon...
  6. Remove Special Characters from CSV

    Instructions for how to remove special characters from CSV exports (e.g., card list, equipment list, etc.).
  7. Stage List Workflow (Example)

    To provide an overview of the  stage list  workflow, a common scenario is outlined below. A common scenario is as follows: 1. A document is issued for customer approval (IFA) - Document return expected 2. Once approved by the custome...
  8. Assign Stage List to Doc Code

    After adding stages to a stage list, the list can be assigned to one or more doc codes. To assign a stage list to a doc code, navigate to Project Menu > Cards > Code List.  If you are looking to change an active stage list mid-project, see our su...
  9. Add Stage(s) to Stage List

    After creating a stage list, stages can be added to suit your company's process. If you are looking to modify stages on a stage list mid-project, see our support article:  Update/Change Stage List Mid-Project . To add a stage to a new stage lis...
  10. Create Stage List

    Before using stages, a stage list will need to be created. Stage lists can be added/modified at the Admin level, as well as on individual projects. Create list (from Admin) To create a stage list that can be used on any project, navigate to ...