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Manage Lists

Docwize users can view, add or edit lists relevant to their database by means of the ‘Manage Lists’ section. The ‘Manage Lists’ section is found in ‘New’ under 'Custom Fields and Configurations'.

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'Custom Fields and Configurations' section

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'Manage Lists' button

When a user clicks on the ‘Manage Lists’ icon, the ‘List Manage’ dialog appears.

List Manage Dialog

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'Manage Lists' Dialog

Document Lists

This section contains lists related to document management.

ListDescription
PrefixEnables users to view, edit and add document prefixes.
Document TypesEnables users to view, edit and add document types and subtypes (eg. invoice, certificate, MoM).
StatusesEnables users to view, edit and add document statuses (eg. accepted, approved, cancelled).
PR StatusesEnables users to view, edit and add document post review status (eg. cancelled, no comments, return with comments).
Cross Reference ReasonsEnables users to view, edit and add document cross reference reasons (eg. attachment, narrative, referred to).

Contacts

This section contains lists related to database contacts.

NOTE: Contacts can receive and download documents distributed from Docwize (eg. via transmittal), but cannot perform functions within a Docwize database.

ListDescription
Business TypesEnables users to view, edit and add business types (eg. conveyor instruments, logistics, water tanks).
DesignationsEnables users to view, edit and add contact designations (eg. CEO, Director, MD).
CategoriesEnables users to view, edit and add additional, customised categories related to contacts.
Category StatusesEnables users to view, edit and add additional, customised category statuses related to contacts (eg. active, inactive).

Projects

This section contains lists related to database projects.

ListDescription
Project TypesEnables users to view, edit and add project types (eg. construction, general management).
Project StatusesEnables users to view, edit and add project statuses (Eg. active, cancelled, completed).

In each of these subsections, a gridview will reflect existing entries.

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Example Gridview: Document Type List

Gridview Actions

ItemDescription
AddThe ‘Add’ button allows users to add a new entry.
Tick boxWhen users select row(s), an ‘Edit Selected’ and ‘Delete Selected’ button will appear, enabling users to edit or deleted selected entries.
HyperlinkClicking on the hyperlink opens a dialog that lists all the documents linked to the relevant entry.

NOTE: If there are documents linked to a selected row that a user wants to delete, the user will have to first reassign those documents to a new field before being able to delete the selected entry.

How to Add a Field in the List Manager

StepDescription
1Navigate to the ‘Manage Lists’ section.
2Select the relevant list.
3Click on the ‘Add’ button and complete the relevant fields, saving changes.

Here is an example of adding a field to the list manager:

Adding a Field to the List Manager

How to Edit a Field in the List Manager

StepDescription
1Navigate to the ‘Manage Lists’ section.
2Select the relevant list.
3Click on the tick box of the relevant field to edit.
4Click on the ‘Edit’ button.
5Edit the field, saving changes.

Here is an example of editing a field in the list manager:

Editing a Field in the List Manager

How to Delete a Field in the List Manager

StepDescription
1Navigate to the ‘Manage Lists’ section.
2Select the relevant list.
3Click on the tick box of the relevant field to delete.
4Click on the ‘Delete’ button.
5Note: If there are documents linked to the field, one has to reassign them to another option prior to deleting the field.

Here is an example of deleting a field in the list manager:

Deleting a Field in the List Manager