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  1. Outstanding Actions

    The outstanding actions grid is used to display a list of all the current assigned actions: Actions can be checked in the Action Dashboard screen where all actions across all Projects are included ( Logo Menu > Action Dashboard ) O...
  2. Template Troubleshooting, Tips and Tricks

    General recommendations Although most of the basic Excel features are supported in templates for Docboss documents, not every feature can be used. There are also some differences when building templates that would be output as PDF (usually var...
  3. 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 ...
  4. User Permissions

    Permissions are managed from the Manage Users screen. Note that there is a View Permissions screen from the instance menu, but it is READ ONLY and is available to all user types. To edit user permissions, navigate to System Menu > Users >...
  5. Sending Documents (Outgoing Submittals)

    Documents that are available for submission (based on workflow) will automatically move to a queue located on the outgoing submittals screen. The grid in which they appear depends on the workflow target (b y default, it is the customer ). To s...
  6. Processing Returned Files from Customer

    Assign returned files to cards and add their return status.
  7. How to Create Templates

    Steps for creating a template.  Must be in excel format Any cells where the output data is to be defined by DocBoss , must have applicable variable entered You must set your print area (remember to include the last column) ...
  8. Initial Submission Dates

    When creating a new Project, the initial submission dates (original scheduled dates) are set by default to 10 days after order date (global setting modifiable from System Menu > Admin > General).  This can be changed from the Code List usin...
  9. Project Setup: Quick List of Steps

    Summary of steps to set up a new project.
  10. 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...