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  1. Release - January 2019

    Equipment List Create combination columns There are times when the data from your system exists in 2 columns. Rather than combine it prior to upload, DocBoss now allows you to concatenate existing data into a new column result. On the project te...
  2. Template Troubleshooting, Tips and Tricks

    General recommendations Although most of the basic Excel features are supported in templates for Docboss documents, not every feature can be used. There are also some differences when building templates that would be output as PDF (usually v...
  3. Ignored Values

    If a user uploads an equipment list that includes placeholder values in the Tag field (NA, N/A, etc.), they can add these values under Admin > Other Lists > Ignored Values to hide the placeholder values from document tag lists. As ...
  4. Why do I see upload error on the assign screen?

    If one of your files is corrupt, or the PDF is incorrectly formed, we will report this by showing you an error in the file staging area of the assign screen. You can delete the offending file and reupload, or, if the problem persists, try prin...
  5. Undo assignment on assign screen

    If you make a mistake assigning files into cards, you can undo it 2 ways From the assign screen 1) Go to the Assigned tab, and 2) Click the Rollback Latest Assignment icon. Note that if the document has already undergone addition...
  6. Project Metrics - Description of each metric

    In / Out Metrics Submittals received: The number of incoming folders created for the selected sources for the selected period of time. We use the date of the folder Files assigned (from submittals): The number of files ass...
  7. Apply Stamps

    This article explains the steps to applying stamps. Please keep in mind, for the stamps to show on the documents (not just a preview), they must be sent via outgoing submittals. It is during this process DocBoss adds the stamp you apply to the doc...
  8. Change stages on stage list from edit/assign screen

    The assign slide-in show several pieces of information related to the stage list. The name of the stage list The option to edit the stage list directly Box for each stage, with the abbreviation and target. If you scroll over,...
  9. Create Manual Cards (individual)

    Users may now add manual cards to their projects, even when just using the tagged equipment units. First - ensure the manual card module has been enabled on your project . Add Cards To add an individual card, click the + in the top...
  10. Release - September 2018

    Manual Cards for Tagged Equipment Add Manual cards (link to either major tags or tagged equipment) Manual cards allow users to add (or upload) cards, while manually selecting the appropriate doc codes, and tags. This function has existed strictl...