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  1. Create a Compilation

    Step-by-step instructions for how to create and build the basic structure of a compilation.
  2. Overview of Compilation Options

    Overview of the available options for organizing and structuring a compilation.
  3. How can I recreate external submittal history?

    There are times when a project has been started outside of DocBoss, and you want all submittal history to be brought into the system. Maybe you just enrolled with DocBoss and have a large project just underway. It is possible to recreate your sub...
  4. Unpack Packaged Cards

    If individual files from a package are returned in the packaged format, they should be attached to the packaged card and unpacked. To begin the process on unpacking, navigate to the incoming documents page ( Project Menu > Cards In/Out > Incom...
  5. Add Equipment

    Navigate to the Equipment List Equipment (with related tags) must be entered into DocBoss to enable card creation. To begin entering equipment, navigate to Project Menu > Equipment > Equipment List. Select Tagged Equipmen...
  6. Locking Cards

    Locking cards ensures that changes are no longer made. Once a card is locked, DocBoss starts tracking the State and stops that card from being automatically re-numbered. To identify if a card is locked, navigate to the card list and review the ...
  7. Card State

    DocBoss maintains a state for every locked card. Cards become locked if ANY of the following actions have been performed: The card has been submitted to the customer (tracked separately also) A system generated INDEX has been submitted...
  8. Obsolete Cards and How to Manage Them

    What is an obsolete card: When a locked card loses all of its linked units, it becomes obsolete. See " why would a card lose all of its linked units ?" Examples: If the Equipment List gets changed The Doc Code gets changed The set lev...
  9. Document Auto-Numbering Format

    To get here: The Document Auto-Numbering Format allows you to automatically assign document numbers (and/or your own internal) by using variable configurations described below. Customer ***Remember to comply with naming formats o...
  10. Using Regular Expressions

    RegEx (regular expression) patterns are a standard type of coding used to match text. In DocBoss, you can use RegEx to parse card metadata from the file names when using the Bulk Processing and  Create Cards and Match  features. Formatting p...