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  1. Prices and Estimates

    The Prices & Estimates feature is designed to provide a detailed pricing estimate for the documentation fees related to a project. Once the project has been set up with the required information (Doc Codes with Levels and Equipment) and the card...
  2. Create Package of Cards

    Instructions for setting up a package code, and the associated impact on the card list. Guidance around uploading documents and submitting the package are also provided.
  3. Acceptable Native File Types

    To eliminate malicious file uploads, DocBoss maintains a list of uploadable file types. If your file is not on this list, you will receive an error on upload. If the file is valid, please contact support. Once we manually validate the file type...
  4. Add/Edit Routing Scenario

    This article explains how to add or edit routing scenarios. For an overview of routing scenario functions, see this article first. Topics Add routing scenarios Edit routing scenarios Add/edit routing scenarios for all new proje...
  5. Comments (workflow specific)

    There is a distinction in DocBoss between Comments and Markups . Comments are not embedded in the document. They are a generic area to add descriptive text about the file. If specific reference to the document is required, markups are a better t...
  6. Highlight Changes Since Last Submittal

    The FormatOnChange[cell] is available for document index (SDI report) templates AND cover page templates. This parameter highlights changes in data since the previous submission. Setup This can be used for any variables that have the Form...
  7. Introduction to Stages & Stage Lists

    Stage lists provide a way to set different workflows for different types of documents. Whether a single or multi-step submittal process is required, stage lists allow you to move through these stages in DocBoss. By default, DocBoss pop...
  8. Manage Internal Review Outside of DocBoss

    If your company prefers to complete their internal document review outside of DocBoss (using a service such as Bluebeam, Adobe Pro, etc.), you can still manage the documentation in DocBoss. To do this, we recommend following the process below. 1....
  9. Assign an Action

    When cards are routed to other DocBoss users, the documents are moved to user specific work areas called Outstanding Actions . From here, users will make comments on the documents and have the option to upload a new version of the file (if requir...
  10. Edit the Routing of a Card

    During the course of managing cards, you define routing and submittal requirements. This is typically managed by DocBoss as you upload documents to the system because you have already assigned your specific workflow instruction. However – Once ...