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  1. Temporary Cards

    Creating a temporary card allows users to track two workflows, and combine them back together after the temporary workflow is completed. For example, if a drawing is returned from the customer with status “Approved with Comments, Resubmit”, the us...
  2. Stage List Workflow (Example)

    To provide an overview of the  stage list  workflow, a common scenario is outlined below. A common scenario is as follows: 1. A document is issued for customer approval (IFA) - Document return expected 2. Once approved by the custome...
  3. Modify Stages from Edit/Assign Screen

    When bringing in/returning a document, the stages of the selected stage list will appear in "Workflow (Overall)" section of the processing form.  The information provided is as follows: 1. The stage list that is set for the card. 2. The stag...
  4. Selecting Email Template

    The email templates that are used when creating outgoing submittals can be defaulted on each project. To update the default email template, navigate to Project Menu >  Set Up > Project Configuration. From the "Main" tab, navigate to Submittal ...
  5. Send a Separate Submittal per File (Batching)

    Some customers have an automated document processing solution in place. As a result, they require every file to be issued as a separate submittal. This can create an enormous amount of work for the supplier. In DocBoss, an option exists (from the...
  6. Update Previous Submittal Dates

    Users can update the submittal date on previously sent submittals. The updated date will then be reflected in the card history and on all templates (i.e., on the SDI and on cover pages added during submittal). To edit the date of an outgoing su...
  7. Options for outgoing (submittal) notification emails

    Submittal Defaults The defaults for submittal email notifications (for each target) are set on the project configuration template. If these defaults should be modified on a specific project, navigate to Project Menu > Set Up > Project Configurat...
  8. Library Documents

    Overview of what library documents are, and instructions for how to add/edit document types and library card fields.
  9. Edit Library Cards

    Instructions for editing library cards (individually and in bulk).
  10. Instance Default Settings General

    Customize default settings for all projects.