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  1. 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...
  2. 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 be usi...
  3. 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...
  4. Definitions of the Users and Lists Sections

    Users and lists can be managed from the "Project Profile" section of Project Main ( Project Menu > Set Up > Project Configuration ). The "Doc Code and Status" Lists" area is where lists can be managed, and the "Users and Key Contacts" area allows ...
  5. Sub-Supplier Portal (Admin)

    The sub-supplier portal provides a secure location for your vendors to upload (and download) documents directly into your DocBoss projects. To allow sub-suppliers to view the portal, the sub-supplier will need to be: 1. Added to your system 2....
  6. DocBoss System Navigation

    The sections below walk through the DocBoss features in the order they are found in the menus. There are three menus you'll be working out of: Logo menu (from the DocBoss logo on the top left of all screens) Project menu (on the top le...
  7. Custom Field ID Number Identification

    To generate data from a custom field on a template, the custom field ID number will need to be determined. To identify the ID number, navigate to  Project Menu > Set Up > Project Configuration .  Navigate to the "Fields & Equipment Types" tab ...
  8. Status (Combined) Column Explanation

    Overview The  Status (Combined) column is a quick way to get lots of information about a card's current status and location. This column displays the following information about each card: Status Location, if not out with/pending to a submit...
  9. Bulk Complete Actions (Routings)

    When working with a large number of assigned actions, users may prefer to complete actions in bulk. This also has other applications such as completing actions on behalf of another user. This option must first be enabled under the user's profile...
  10. Processing Returned Files from Customer

    Assign returned files to cards and add their return status.