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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. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Selecting Email Template

    The email templates that are used when creating outgoing submittals can be defaulted on each project. To update the default email template, navigate to Project Menu >  Set Up > Project Configuration. From the "Main" tab, navigate to Submittal ...
  5. MTR Packaging & Management in DocBoss

    DocBoss can use your traceability information to create MTR packages. The decision on which method will depend on the type of management you are doing. I am a Fabricator / Manufacturer You purchase secondary steel (bars, plates etc) ...
  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. 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) ...
  8. 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...
  9. List of Completed Submittals

    To see your completed submittals, navigate to Project Menu > Cards In/Out > Outgoing Submittals.  The "Submittals Sent" tab lists the details of the submittals that have been issued on the project. 1) Tools Various functions are ava...
  10. 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...