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  1. Create custom lists for use in custom fields

    This article provides steps to set up and use custom fields where the type is "List". Using a list takes out any risk of typo's as it gives the user a list of pre-existing values to choose from, rather than typing in the values. You have the optio...
  2. Submit Incomplete Compilation

    DocBoss strives to help you avoid errors – as such, we don’t show the compilations in the outbound area until all documents are complete (by default). If you wish to submit the TOC before all the documents have been fully approved, there is an ico...
  3. Configure Lenses on the Dashboard

    Customize dashboard tiles with additional filter options.
  4. Project Metrics

    Looking for Internal Reporting? Check out the Metrics Report Settings >Reports > Project Metrics Set the Parameters Select the desired filters for Projects and Output settings (1), then Generate report (2). Output sett...
  5. 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...
  6. Advanced Library Queries (Pattern Search) for MTRs

    For companies with large collections of material test reports (MTRs) stored in the library, the easiest way to automatically attach these to a project's cards is through a query with pattern search. Setup Before following these steps, the fo...
  7. Upload Zip File without Unpacking

    If you do not want DocBoss to extract/unpack the zip folder and upload the zip file as-is, you must drag and drop the zip folder directly onto the card via the Card List. Navigate to the card list 1) drag and drop the zip file directly onto ...
  8. Quick Tips Videos

    The following are quick tip videos to further support our helpdesk articles and videos. These quick tip videos have been created based on frequently asked questions. Compilation Settings Edit Document Numbers via CSV (also includes ho...
  9. List of Completed Submittals

    The last grid on the Outgoing Submittals page contains completed submittals. Project Menu > Cards In/Out > Outgoing Submittals > Scroll to bottom of screen. 1) Submittal Details Click on ...
  10. How can I create a stage that is only for internal routing?

    Sometimes internal approval will not be suitable for a project's needs, but a similar workflow with a structured internal review of documents is required. This article explains how to set up an internal routing stage using a combination of the...