Reference Documents

Have more questions? Submit a request

This article provides detailed instructions for how to upload, manage, Dispatch, and access Reference Documents on mobile as well as its limitations.

Admins, Dispatchers, and Designers can attach supplemental documents to Dispatches, so mobile users have access to the resources they need to complete their jobs efficiently, safely, and to quality.

Note

Reference Documents are available in both Core and Project Management View for Max plan holders.


Reference Documents

Reference Documents allow users to stay in one application to complete their work by providing supplemental documentation alongside the form they need to complete. Some common use cases include:

Construction and Field Service:

  • Job-specific drawings
  • Spec sheets
  • Manuals

Safety and Compliance:

  • SDS sheets
  • JHAs
  • Safety manuals
  • Certification documents

Manufacturing and QA:

  • Spec sheets
  • Quality criteria documents

Inspections:

  • Reference photos
  • Schematics
  • Equipment manuals

Legal Documents:

  • Terms of Service
  • SLAs
  • NDAs

 

Upload

To upload Reference Documents to your Account, follow these steps:

  1. Core View: In the left navigation, expand Data Sources and select Reference Docs
    Project Management View: In the left navigation, expand Settings and select Reference Docs.
  2. If this is your first file, click Upload Documents to open your computer's file manager. If this is not the first file, in the upper right corner of the page, click Add Reference Document.

    Data Sources_Reference Documents_Upload Documents.png
  3. Double click a supported file type.
  4. In the dialogue, enter the file Name.
  5. Enter an option Description.

    Data Sources_Reference Documents_Add Reference Document dialogue.png
  6. Click Upload.

Edit, Download, or Delete

File management actions can be done by following these steps:

  1. Core View: In the left navigation, expand Data Sources and select Reference Docs
    Project Management View: In the left navigation, expand Settings and select Reference Docs.
  2. On the right side of the page, click the ellipsis (...) to see the menu options:
    • Edit: Opens the Edit Reference Document dialogue where the Name, Description, and file can be changed.
    • Download: Automatically download the file to your browser.
    • Delete: A dialogue will ask you to confirm that you wish to delete the file.
Data Sources_Reference Documents_Ellipsis menu.png

Alternatively, selecting the checkbox to the left of File will bring up a bottom action bar where multiple or all files can be deleted at once.

Data Sources_Reference Documents_Checkboxes.png

Dispatch a Reference Document

Attaching a Reference Document to a Dispatch is quite simple. Following the instructions for creating a Dispatch based on your Account View:

Follow steps one through six to reach the second page of the Create Dispatch flow. At the top of the page, you'll notice the only difference is a section dedicated to Reference Documents.

Create Dispatch_Reference Documents.png

Under Select Existing, Search by document name or select the checkbox by the file(s) you want to attach.

On the opposite side, under Under New, you can Click here to drag files to upload if the file is not listed. After adding a file, you can Change File, Delete File, or Add More Files to the Dispatch.

Create Dispatch_Reference Documents_Upload New_Additional Options.png

At the very bottom of the section, you have the option to select the checkbox by Include document(s) in submission email.

Create Dispatch_Reference Documents_Include documents checkbox.png

Note

If the final PDF created is larger than 25MB, additional attachments will be excluded.

Once you have completed this section, complete the Dispatch by following the remaining steps in the articles above.

Accessing Reference Documents on mobile

Once the Dispatch is created, users will follow these steps to view the Reference Document(s):

  1. Login to the mobile application, which with Sync your device. If you're already logged in, be sure to manually Sync to receive the Dispatch.
  2. Tap Ok on the Notification Message dialogue.
  3. On the Tasks tab, tap the Dispatch tile, and Start on the dialogue to open the submission.
  4. In the upper right corner of the screen, tap the ellipsis (...) and select Documents from the dropdown menu.
  5. Tap any tile to open the Reference Document.

    iOS_Reference Documents.gif
  6. When finished reviewing it, tap Documents to return to the list.
  7. Tap Done to close the window.

Users can revisit Documents at any point while completing the submission.

Please Note

Internet connection is required to sync the Reference Document to the mobile application.

FAQs

How do I enable Reference Documents?
Reference Documents will be auto enabled on all Max accounts.
Where do you access Reference Documents?

In the left navigation, expand Data Sources and select Reference Documents.

Admins, Designers, Dispatchers, and Reporters can upload and maintain their library of files here. Excluding Reporters, the first three User Roles above may also upload new Reference Documents when creating a Dispatch if the file they need has not already been added.

Which User Roles can Dispatch Reference Documents?
Admins, Designers, and Dispatchers
What file types are supported?

Reference Documents support the same file types as the Attachment field today:

  • PDF
  • DOCX
  • TXT
  • XLSX
  • PPTX
  • RTF
  • BIM
  • CAD
Is there a limit on file size of a Reference Document?
  • File size: 5MB or less
  • Total size of attachments to a Dispatch: No more than 15MB
  • Total submission size: 25MB (Reference Documents will not be included in the submission email sent after form completion if that limit is exceeded)
Can mobile app user access Reference Documents while offline?
Mobile app users cannot access Reference Documents if they are offline.
What happens to the Reference Document after the submission is completed?
Reference Documents are reusable in the same way that Reference Data and Reference Images are.
Can I attach Reference Documents to Dispatches that are bulk uploaded via a .csv file?
No, you are only able to send Reference Documents to Immediate, Scheduled, or Repeat Dispatches that are created in Work Hub or Projects.
When should someone use Reference Documents versus the Attachment field?
  • When the office wants to send files to the field, use Reference Documents.
    • Reference Documents are tied to the overall submission but not included in the submission data.
  • When users will need to send files back to the office, use the Attachment field.
    • Attachments are tied to a specific field and are included in the submission data.
How are Reference Documents different than setting up hyperlinks to a customers third-party storage site within a form?
Reference Documents allow users to open the file within the GoCanvas mobile app instead of redirecting the user to another application to open the file.
When would a Dispatcher choose to check the box to include a Reference Document in a submission?
This feature may be helpful for when a submission's PDF and the Reference Document are being sent to a customer that needs to have both documents for their records, e.g. Terms of Service or a standard contract.
Can I review what Reference Document was attached to a Dispatch from the web portal?
Yes, at the top of the Submission Detail page for each submission, the Reference Documents are listed and linked for future reference.

Did we answer your question?

We'd really appreciate your feedback! Please leave your suggestions for improvement in the comments or let us know what you're looking for so we can assist you better. We want to help, but we need to understand your needs!

Articles in this section

Was this article helpful?
0 out of 0 found this helpful
Share

Comments

0 comments

Please sign in to leave a comment.