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Locations

Overview

A location is one means by which to allocate and access documents, such as linking them to a physical location or a WBS (work breakdown structure). In Docwize, users can manage their locations by adding, deleting and editing them as needed.

Example: Location Interface in Explorer module

Location Interface Features

FieldDescription
SearchEnables users to search for a specific location.
Create New LocationEnables users to create a new location.
Expands the dropdown menu of sublocations.
Opens the selected location in a new window.

'Right-click' Options

'Right-click' Menu Options

A menu of options will appear when a user 'right-clicks' on a location. Users can open the location in a current tab, open it in a new tab, edit, create a sublocation, or delete a location via the dropdown menu.

How to Add a Location

StepDescription
1Navigate to the Explorer module and select the 'Locations' tab.
2Click on 'Create New Location'.
3Type in the relevant name and code for the location.
4Click 'Save'.

Here is an example of creating a new location:

Example: Creating a New Location

How to Assign Documents to a Location

StepDescription
1Select the relevant document(s) using the tickbox.
2Click on 'Assign' and select 'Assign All' or 'Assign Selected', as is needed.
3Navigate to the 'Locations' tab in the pop-up dialog.
4Click on the 'plus' sign of the relevant location for documents to be allocated to. The selected one will appear in the right-hand section of the pop-up dialog.
5Click 'Save'.

Here is an example of assigning documents to a location:

Example: Bulk Assigning Documents to a Location