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  1. 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...
  2. Select Cover Page/Stamp Setting per Doc Code

    Instructions for setting the cover page/stamp preference per doc code, and the associated impact(s). Instructions for setting an alternative cover page and/or stamp template are also provided.
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Overview of Table of Contents Options

    Information pertaining to the different options available to organize the TOC and contents of the compilation.
  6. Document Revision Settings

    The revision settings for a project are set under the "Main" tab of the Project Configuration page (Project Menu > Set Up > Project Configuration).  By default, DocBoss allows you to manage one revision number (primary doc rev), however...
  7. Merge Cards

    When users build card lists with levels, such as one card per tag for example, but later realize that one card covers multiple tags, there is no longer a need for the additional cards. Rather than leave the original cards as pending, DocBoss...
  8. 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...
  9. Overview of Compilation Options

    Overview of the available options for organizing and structuring a compilation.
  10. Sort Cards in Compilation

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