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  1. Release - April 2022

    Compilations Compilation and Package Presets Users may preset the default settings for compilations and packages. These are created at the instance, and are selected on the project template. They are loaded onto the project at initiation. So...
  2. Release - March 2020

    Unpack Upon receiving the return of a DocBoss created package, users can now automate the re-allocation of each document to is original card. Full details are available here . To review how to create packages, click here . Workflow Incomin...
  3. Release – March 2018

    Preview Stamp DocBoss now allows you to see the stamp while you are placing it on the document. This will include the variables (until it has actually been assigned) Once it has been assigned to the card, the variables will populate with ap...
  4. Internal Approval Workflow (Example)

    Walk-through of a common internal approval workflow. In the example, the document is received, reviewed internally, and returned to the source. Once approved, the document is returned to the target.
  5. Doc No. Pass-Through

    Your Document Numbers It is standard practice to assign a number to every document you are managing. These numbers can be auto-generated in DocBoss, so the structure/convention is common across all documents on your project. If your engineer...
  6. What are the key terms used in DocBoss?

    Key Terms Code / Status / State > Doc Codes The Doc Code List is a list of codes used by your customer on their project. The data entered in this area is available to use on any project. You may have as many Doc Code Lists as ...
  7. Apply Different Routing Scenarios Per Stage

    If using stage lists with multiple stages, it is possible to assign a different routing scenario to each stage the documents pass through. First, ensure the correct Stage List is selected for the doc code (or card). If needed, save to apply t...
  8. Release – Jan 2017

    Clear warnings for “Not Downloaded by Customer” On the projects dashboard, DocBoss warns you if customers have not clicked the download link in the transmittal notification. In some cases, these warnings are no longer useful. You can manuall...
  9. How can I make my final books VDI 2770 compliant?

    VDI 2770 is a German standard for final submittal of vendor documentation. The focus is on FINAL PACKAGES, not the day-to-day submittals for approval etc. The goal of VDI compliance is to create a stand alone package PER TAG. There will be many...
  10. Export Individual Card History

    As an exception to most grids where users can click to download the data in CSV, the history grid does not currently have that option. At this time, the process to export the history of an individual card is a bit manual. The history record of ...