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January 2024 Release Notification

DocBoss is happy to announce our latest release for January 2024. Our new release includes feature additions to a number of areas as we'll see below. All updates are now available for all DocBoss customers. You can view the complete release with full details...

Reference Date Abbreviation Definitions In DocBoss

Here's a short post that explains some of the main abbreviations we use inside DocBoss for reference dates. Reference Date Abbreviations AS: After shipment (based on ship date on equipment list/major tag) BS: Before shipment (based on ship date on equipment list/major...

December 2023 Release Notification

DocBoss is happy to announce our latest release for December 2023. Our new release includes features like temporary split workflow, enhanced revision tracking, and a preview function for bulk matching parameters. All updates are now available for all DocBoss...

How To Create Translation Cards In Different Languages

DocBoss allows you to create and manage multiple versions of a single card. Generally this is required when different language version of a card must be supplied/tracked. Add/Enable Language Custom Field on Project To begin, check the project fields template to see if...

Getting Started with DocBoss (for New Users)

Are you a new DocBoss customer or wonder how we support you when you become one? Beyond the personal training we offer, we have also set up a complete plan to help you get started. Below we have compiled a short guide to jump start your progress. Topics Sign in Get...

Ignored Values (Placeholders) Inside DocBoss Updated

This is an updated article that discusses ignored values (placeholders) inside DocBoss. If a user uploads an equipment list that includes placeholder values in the Tag field (NA, N/A, etc.), they can add these values under Admin > Other Lists > Ignored Values to...

Output Settings In DocBoss (How To Use Them)

What are output settings in DocBoss and when do you use this feature? This section allows you to select your templates (to use for outgoing documents, Cover Pages, Transmittals, Transmittal Emails, etc). If your customer has a specific template that they have...

October 2023 Release Notification

DocBoss is happy to announce our latest release for October 2023. All updates are now available for all DocBoss customers. You can view all current and past releases by visiting our DocBoss release database. All releases come with descriptions and screenshots to show...

Setting the FROM: Email Address In DocBoss

When you send a submittal notification from DocBoss, we allow you to set the FROM email address. Your options are: Do-Not-Reply@docboss.com User Email Address (the user that is managing the project). Note you must have SPF and DKIM entries on your domain - see here...

How To Merge And Split Instance(s) – Transition Process

In situations where companies request to merge or split existing instances, the steps in this article help with getting the new instance set up for use. This article assumes that the company is: Merging two (or more) existing instances into one, OR Splitting one...

Assigning Multiple Files To A Card With DocBoss

Assign active, native AND comment files from the file staging area (multi drag/drop) When assigning files, if the user multi-selects 2 or more files and drags them onto a card, DocBoss will ask for the destination for each file. This allows you to upload comment and...

How To Choose User Levels With DocBoss

Depending on your needs, you can have as many named DocBoss users as you like and can also choose which level of access to provide to each user. The way you use DocBoss will in part be determined by your user role. The lists below offer suggestions for getting...

August 2023 Release Notification

DocBoss is happy to announce our latest release for August 2023. All updates are now available for all DocBoss customers. You can view all current and past releases by visiting our DocBoss release database. All releases come with descriptions and screenshots to show...

Using Templates in DocBoss

The templates feature in DocBoss is a popular way to save commonly used docs and quickly locate them to use again in the future. This saves you having to start from scratch or search for them each time. Here's a few articles we've written regarding popular template...

Document Auto-Numbering Format

Does your document control work often involve dealing with custom numbering formats supplied by your customers? The Document Auto-Numbering Format allows you to automatically assign document numbers (and/or your own internal) by using variable configurations described...

Supporting Remote Work In The Oil & Gas Business

How can oil and gas companies ensure that their documentation processes are accessible and secure for remote workers, who may be located in different regions or time zones? As the oil and gas industry becomes increasingly digitized and decentralized, remote work is...

Select Transmittal Templates on Project

The templates feature inside DocBoss can be used in a number of different ways to save documents that you would like to use repeatedly during current and future projects. It's a time-saver and helps to conveniently organize your frequently-used docs. Below, we'll...

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