Updated Articles

  1. User Roles

    Overview of user role types and their associated permissions.
  2. Set Commercial Contact

    Instructions for setting a user as a commercial contact (i.e., a user responsible for contract-related activities)
  3. Group an SDI into Sections

    Cards included in an SDI report can easily be grouped by a specified value (either by Major Tag OR by a custom doc code/card field). To achieve this , the " GroupSDI " array can be added to the template (encompassing the " DocumentsByIndex "   arr...
  4. 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) ...
  5. Upload Templates into DocBoss

    Before starting, note that templates: 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) For...
  6. Auto-Numbering Format

    To update the auto-numbering format, navigate to the "Main" tab of the Project Configuration  page (Project Menu > Set Up > Project Configuration). The Auto-Numbering Format allows you to automatically assign document numbers (and/or your ...
  7. Does DocBoss support simultaneous review?

    When multiple DocBoss users are assigned an action on the same card, their review can  be completed simultaneously without concern of overwriting and/or losing another's work. If two (or more) users are reviewing a file at the same time and mar...
  8. 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...
  9. Why can't my supplier view the project in the portal?

    If the sub-supplier cannot view the project in the portal, confirm the following: Is the project marked hidden OR complete? If the project is hidden on considered completed, the portal will not appear in the supplier's project list. To con...
  10. Reviewer User Guide

    This article provides an overview of the areas of DocBoss that are especially useful for reviewer users - knowing these key features will set you up for success! Click to navigate to a section: Login General Navigation Se...