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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Auto-Reclaim Submittal

    Your browser does not support HTML5 video. The Auto-Reclaim feature allows users to complete the status of a document without uploading a new file. This is useful in situations where the customer approves a transmittal verbally or by email, b...
  4. Sort Cards in Compilation

    Instructions for sorting the table of contents (and associated cards).
  5. Upload documents

    Create a new incoming submittal and add documents to it.
  6. 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...
  7. Project Configuration Templates

    Project configuration templates enable you to pre-define and reuse settings for projects, making project setup quick and easy. Create a new template To create a new project configuration template, navigate to System Menu > Admin > Project Confi...
  8. 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...
  9. Create an NDE log (and generate quality packages)

    Project Configuration  Create "NDE log" as an Additional Data Type . Add columns Drawing Number Weld ID *Test Type (MPI, Visual, Radiographic) Test / Certificate number Sub-Supplier (Fabricator) COMBO level: Drawing Number + ...
  10. Create a New Email Template

    To Get Here: Settings>Template Mgmt: Output Templates > Scroll down to Email Templates Template Type/Target DocBoss email templates are specific to a given target. Please select the target for your email. Variables Ge...