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  1. Use Pre-Established Table of Contents Template

    In some projects, the table of contents template requested is project specific. For these situations, instead of using the default system format, the table of contents can be built in Excel using Section Title Page variables. Se...
  2. 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 ...
  3. Default Prices

    When working with Prices & Estimates , Admin users can set default prices and add new pricing segments under Admin settings. Admin and Full users can also set default prices for specific customers under the companies' profiles. Global...
  4. Why isn't my compilation showing in the outgoing submittals area?

    If you have generated your compilation but it is not showing up in the outgoing submittals area, please check the following. The Compilation has been linked to the doc code? Is the Doc Code Type set as a "Compilation" and have you linked it ...
  5. Assign an Action

    Workflow Option: Routing Documents via Actions When routed internally, the documents are moved to user specific work areas called “Outstanding Actions”. Inside that area, users will make comments on the documents, while having the option to upl...
  6. Matching Tag Numbers in Bulk Process

    If the file numbers are same as the tag numbers they could be easily matched in bulk process by DocBoss with the auto-created card number which automatically contains the tag number. But what if you have to include the same tags for two do...
  7. Release - April 2019

    Project Hub Whew! Carrying on with the tiles available on the project dashboard, the project hub is a new landing page designed to provide actionable data for your document controllers. What documents are overdue, and who is behind on the requir...
  8. Change Compilation Level

    Though compilations are commonly generated at the order level, they can be generated per any equipment field (including custom fields!). To begin, navigate to Project Menu > Cards > Code List .  For instructions on how to set a leve...
  9. 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 ...
  10. Using IF statements

    This article explains how to apply conditions to document auto-numbering, outgoing file name, and compilation pattern formats. Using IF statements for Document Auto-Numbering Format If you have document numbers that differ depending on wheth...