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  1. Using IF statements

    This article explains how to apply conditions to document auto-numbering, outgoing file name, and compilation pattern formats. The use of parameters is also discussed. Using IF statements for Document Auto-Numbering Format If you have document n...
  2. Regenerate SDI Reports

    Once the card is linked to the applicable SDI Report ( discussed in this article ) a Re-generate icon will appear in the Tools column of the Card List. This icon will only appear when it's applicable. If the card is in an Outbound Workflo...
  3. Combination Fields

    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 template, you se...
  4. Revert File and Meta-Data

    When working with card history, you will notice two options to reverting a file. The first option is to "Revert File and meta data" . This option allows you to take a file and the meta data (Document number, revision, submission number, d...
  5. Project Hub

    The single-project equivalent of the Project Dashboard.
  6. Assigning Multiple files to a card

    Assign active, native AND comment files from the file staging area (multi drag/drop) When assigning files, if the user multi-selects 2 or more files and drags them onto a card, DocBoss will ask for the destination for each file. This allows you...
  7. Selecting Email Template

    If you want, you can change the Email Template that is used for any project. To Get Here: Project menu - (SetUp) Main, Scroll to Output Settings The drop-down (beside each Type of submittal) lists the available templates you h...
  8. Enable Security Permission for a User

    Grant an admin user permission to access and edit system security settings.
  9. 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...
  10. Duplicating Codes: How and Why

    Sometimes, you customer gives you a rather GENERIC doc code. But - in your company, there are several separate documents which correspond to that code, and you want to manage them all separately (so you can keep track of the ones you are missing e...