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  1. Include a List of Documents in Submittal Notification Email

    Providing a list of documents in the body of the submittal email allows the recipient(s) to know the details of the submittal without having to open the transmittal file. To achieve this, an additional sheet (tab) can be added to the transmittal ...
  2. Use Pre-Established Table of Contents Template

    Instructions for setting up and using a provided .xlsx TOC template.
  3. Multi-Project Tiles

    Create dashboard tiles with stats from groupings of projects.
  4. Merge Cards

    When users build card lists with levels, such as one card per tag for example, but later realize that one card covers multiple tags, there is no longer a need for the additional cards. Rather than leave the original cards as pending, DocBoss...
  5. Set Commercial Contact

    Instructions for setting a user as a commercial contact (i.e., a user responsible for contract-related activities)
  6. How to Create Templates

    Steps for creating a template.  Must be in excel format Any cells where the output data is to be defined by DocBoss , must have applicable variable entered You must set your print area (remember to include the last column) ...
  7. Upload Templates into DocBoss

    Before starting, note that templates: Must be in excel format Any cells where the output data is to be defined by DocBoss, must have applicable variable entered You must set your print area (remember to include the last column) For...
  8. Auto-Numbering Format

    To update the auto-numbering format, navigate to the "Main" tab of the Project Configuration  page (Project Menu > Set Up > Project Configuration). The Auto-Numbering Format allows you to automatically assign document numbers (and/or your ...
  9. Does DocBoss support simultaneous review?

    When multiple DocBoss users are assigned an action on the same card, their review can  be completed simultaneously without concern of overwriting and/or losing another's work. If two (or more) users are reviewing a file at the same time and mar...
  10. Document Revision Settings

    The revision settings for a project are set under the "Main" tab of the Project Configuration page (Project Menu > Set Up > Project Configuration).  By default, DocBoss allows you to manage one revision number (primary doc rev), however...