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  1. 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 ...
  2. 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 ...
  3. 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...
  4. 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) ...
  5. 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. If...
  6. Outgoing File Naming Rules

    Outgoing file name formats can be created using variables and text but all file names should follow a "safe" rule list. Once files are uploaded to DocBoss, the media where these are stored have limitations to the allowed naming of files. There...
  7. Keep Hyphenated Values on a Single Line in Template Output

    If it is undesirable to have hyphenated values split between two lines on a template, a non-breaking hyphen can be used to prevent this (for example, to keep hyphenated tag numbers on a single line on a cover page). This can be accomplished manual...
  8. Using Cover Page Variables to Build Source Documents

    DocBoss wasn't really designed to build source documents directly, but our document index templates certainly bring that thought forward. Note: - Files can be submitted as PDF and Excel - Templates are uploaded as DOCUMENT INDEX type ...
  9. Getting Started with DocBoss (for Program Administrators)

    Suggestions for transitioning your team to work in DocBoss.
  10. Getting Started (for New Users)

    Log in, review navigation and menus, and learn about next steps for each user role.