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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. 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. Prices and Estimates

    The Prices & Estimates feature is designed to provide a detailed pricing estimate for the documentation fees related to a project. Once the project has been set up with the required information (Doc Codes with Levels and Equipment) and the card...
  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. Enable Affiliate Permissions for a User

    For customers with affiliates enabled, user access to projects and libraries can be configured per affiliate. Only admin users have permission to add or edit users. New users When adding a new user to the system , if affiliate companies ...
  6. 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 ...
  7. 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...
  8. Overview of Table of Contents Options

    Information pertaining to the different options available to organize the TOC and contents of the compilation.
  9. 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...
  10. 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...