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  1. Import/Edit Project Doc Code List via CSV

    To import/edit a project doc code list via CSV, navigate to the Code List and click the Import/Export  button below the grid. From the pop-up, choose or drag in a file to the  Upload File  section. The upload file must contain the same field...
  2. Bulk Complete Actions (Routings)

    When working with a large number of assigned actions, users may prefer to complete actions in bulk. This also has other applications such as completing actions on behalf of another user. This option must first be enabled under the user's pro...
  3. Format Import Companies in XLS

    This article is a guide for formatting the Excel Import file for bulk adding/editing companies. To get here, from the system menu, select Lists > Companies > Excel Import/Export . Steps: Download the template from Export Excel fi...
  4. Temporary Cards

    Temporary cards Creating a temporary card allows users to track two workflows, and combine them back together after the temporary workflow is completed. For example, if a drawing is returned from the customer with status “Approved with Comments...
  5. Document Index by Tag (SDI Report by Tag)

    Sometimes we are trying to generate a document index by equipment: This option for SDI Report templates combines the list of equipment units with card metadata in a pivot-style output by doc code. List of equipment units ...
  6. Excel Parameter to Show Changes on SDI Report

    A new parameter, FormatOnChange[cell] , is available for document index (SDI report) templates. This parameter highlights changes in data since the previous SDI report submission. Setup This can be used for any variables that have the ...
  7. Affiliate Best Practices and Maintenance

    Best Practices Adding Companies Use an external reference ID for new companies from a shared business system. This avoids duplicates being added with alternate spellings. DocBoss will warn you if the name it is exactly the same but if the...
  8. Release - October 2023

    In the October 2023 release of DocBoss, we're introducing a range of options to further customize your outputs and save you time. These updates focus on streamlining your workflow and include improvements such as bulk user management, expanded fil...
  9. Release - Aug 2023 (Viewer Update with New Markups)

    DocBoss has updated the document viewer to include updated navigation options, more flexibility, and extended markup options. See below for a detailed description of the new features. New Viewer functions Viewer navigation Scroll (vertical) ...
  10. How to re-submit documents that have been previously completed (approved)

    When a document it is returned by the customer with a status that have "stage complete" and this is the last or only stage, the cards it is marked as complete: Once a card it is marked as complete, there is no further workflow expected....