Updated Articles

  1. Set Date Format

    Date formatting can be set in Docboss in three places: On specific projects, under Project > Set Up > Main On Project Templates, under Project Settings > Date Format Under Admin, for the whole system To see the current date settings for...
  2. Copy Card with History

    Usually when a copy or sheet is created from a card, the new card is expected to be a different, but related document. It is possible to create a full copy of a card (as a copy or as a sheet), including the active file and all of its history, foll...
  3. How can I upload an older revision of a document?

    Sometimes you may need to send a modified document while the current version is still being reviewed by the customer. An Example: You send revision 0. Someone at the customer side steps outside of the normal doc control process (sometimes ...
  4. How can I correct date errors in CSV/Excel import files?

    If you are getting date format errors when uploading CSV or Excel files into DocBoss, it is likely caused by Excel's regional settings. Opening a CSV in excel automatically converts any dates using excels expected format. If customers have a requi...
  5. Build Import File for Horizontal Layout

    This article explains how to format an equipment list file for upload using the horizontal layout feature. Topics Set up import file Add equipment units Define sub-line lettering Working with incomplete equipment lists ...
  6. 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) ...
  7. Edit Equipment

    As projects progress, often there are changes which happen to required equipment. DocBoss supports those and helps you manage the changes to your document cards. Why does DocBoss monitor changes to equipment? All Auto-Generated cards are dir...
  8. Disable Equipment

    To delete/disable equipment from your equipment list, there are a couple of options. For single changes, you can click the delete icon. For multiple pieces of equipment, you can select them using the select boxes then click Disable S...
  9. Add Additional Equipment Type to Project

    On the project fields template, navigate to the "Additional Unit Types" grid, and click the add option. Once added, the new tab becomes available to assign display columns. If you have major tags enabled, you may choose to link the...
  10. Horizontal Layout (Equipment List) Troubleshooting

    The horizontal upload feature works a bit differently than the standard DocBoss equipment upload process. For troubleshooting tips, see the topics below. No option to enable horizontal upload on CSV import Horizontal layout is only av...