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  1. How to set a Level

    Auto-Generated cards are created by selecting a Level for each Doc Code on the Code List (Requirements) grid. It allows users to leverage project data to automate the master document list (or index). When the Equipment List (supply component) o...
  2. Configure Code List (Requirements)

    There are many configurations on the Code List (Requirements) grid that will affect the setup and management of cards on your project. Below is a general description of the columns available in this grid. Doc Code This is the DocCode t...
  3. Why is my user not appearing in the default user list?

    It is likely a permission issue if affiliates are enabled on your project. If a user has been added to DocBoss but is not available to select in a project's Default Users/Lists settings (under Set Up > Main from the Project Menu ), the...
  4. Assignment Activity (By User)

    DocBoss has created a report to easily track and view document controllers KPI's. In the report you will find information which you can filter by date, User, Project ID, Sales Order/Quote number, Project, incoming Assignments (from Customer, ...
  5. Adding Headers/Footers to Excel SDI Templates

    DocBoss header and footers set in the Main screen of your projects will not be applied to excel documents. However, DocBoss xls template variables can be used on SDI Excel template header and footers. General variables can be used in head...
  6. Major Tags

    Why Major Tags DocBoss maintains 2 levels of equipment - Major Tags, and Tagged Equipment. The decision to use major tag can be determined by the tagging hierarchy you are managing. If you have 2 levels of tagging (or more), you should b...
  7. Why isn't my compilation showing in the outgoing submittals area?

    If you have generated your compilation but it is not showing up in the outgoing submittals area, please check the following. The Compilation has been linked to the doc code? Is the Doc Code Type set as a "Compilation" and have you linked it ...
  8. Disable Major Tags Module

    When a project is in progress (equipment/cards are linked to major tags), the Major Tag module cannot be disabled. Generally, if you no longer need the major tags, it is easier to simply leave them in place, just don't use them as lev...
  9. Why do I see upload error on the assign screen?

    If one of your files is corrupt, or the PDF is incorrectly formed, we will report this by showing you an error in the file staging area of the assign screen. You can delete the offending file and reupload, or, if the problem persists, try prin...
  10. Doc No. Pass-Through

    Your Document Numbers It is standard practice to assign a number to every document you are managing. These numbers can be auto-generated in DocBoss, so the structure/convention is common across all documents on your project. If your engineer...