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  1. Include Sub-Units as Additional Columns in Unit Upload (Horizontal Layout)

    Overview DocBoss now allows a horizontal layout in the files used for equipment list uploads. This feature can save time for users working with units that have multiple components that need to be tracked. Typically, to include sub-units in a...
  2. Using "Create Project" API Call

    The  Create Project call can be used to automatically trigger project creation in DocBoss when an order is added to an external system. When a doc control user creates a new project in DocBoss, they typically have information from the Vendor Docum...
  3. Void / Supersede

    Void There are 2 types of VOID in DocBoss. Not Required Un-mark the checkbox under the "Required" column. You can mark a document as “Not required” at any time. If it was locked, its state will show V (Void) ...
  4. Multi-Project Card Report

    Query and export card data across multiple projects.
  5. Card State

    DocBoss maintains a state for every locked card. Cards become locked if ANY of the following actions have been performed: The card has been submitted to the customer (tracked separately also) A system generated INDEX has been submitted...
  6. Definitions of the Users and Lists Sections

    Users and lists can be managed from the "Project Profile" section of Project Main ( Project Menu > Set Up > Project Configuration ). The "Doc Code and Status" Lists" area is where lists can be managed, and the "Users and Key Contacts" area allows ...
  7. DocBoss System Navigation

    The sections below walk through the DocBoss features in the order they are found in the menus. There are three menus you'll be working out of: Logo menu (from the DocBoss logo on the top left of all screens) Project menu (on the top le...
  8. Sort Cards in Compilation

    Instructions for sorting the table of contents (and associated cards).
  9. Add an SDI Report to your project

    An SDI Report is a listing that details the full scope of documentation for a specific project. It could also be referred to as a Document Register, or Document Index. Some customers have this as part of their documentation requirements. They m...
  10. Markups on documents

    DocBoss supports viewing and adding document markup. Annotations can be viewed on the the assign screen, and can be added in the assign pop up and/or from the outstanding actions interface. You can add markups to files when you upload them to Doc...