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  1. Distribution Lists

    A distribution list defines the recipients of a submittal. The list of recipients is commonly included on the transmittal summary (depending on your transmittal template). Topics Add/apply distribution list on project ...
  2. Using Regular Expressions

    RegEx (regular expression) patterns are a standard type of coding used to match text. In DocBoss, you can use RegEx to parse card metadata from the file names when using the Bulk Processing and  Create Cards and Match  features. Formatting p...
  3. Release - May 2023

    Affiliates Add time zone for affiliate Previously, the time zone was configured for the entire instance. As affiliates are often used for parts of a company in different parts of the world, we have added the ability to set affiliate-specific tim...
  4. Format Import Companies in XLS

    This article is a guide for formatting the Excel Import file for bulk adding/editing companies. To get here, from the system menu, select Lists > Companies > Excel Import/Export . Steps: Download the template from Export Excel fi...
  5. Create API access credentials (per application)

    Navigate to the security settings screen via the Settings menu. Your user account must have the security permission to access the security settings. If you do not see this option, contact your administrator. The API Authorization ...
  6. 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.
  7. Affiliate Best Practices and Maintenance

    Best Practices Adding Companies Use an external reference ID for new companies from a shared business system. This avoids duplicates being added with alternate spellings. DocBoss will warn you if the name it is exactly the same but if the...
  8. Send/Return Pairs

    Every submittal starts a Send/Receive pair which can be found in the Card History. Each pair contains a history entry that if (Y) is enabled it will be included in the SDI Reports. The system will set the send/return automatically bu...
  9. 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...
  10. Impact of Change Order

    When a change is made to Order Detail, DocBoss will present only cards which will be VOIDED (considered Obsolete) by the order detail changes. This means that the reference which was previously used for that card no longer exists on the order deta...