Create a Document Change Control

You can use the Document Change Control feature to regulate the processes of creating a new draft, moving a draft into its steady state (releasing it for use), or withdrawing an existing, approved document.

To create a document change control:

  1. Navigate to Document Workspace > Document Change Controls and click Create.

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  2. Fill out the required information.

    Note Implementation Period (Days) indicates the number of calendar days after approval that the documents in the DCC become Effective or Obsolete. Enter 0 if the change can be implemented immediately.
  3. Click Save.

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  4. In the Documents to be Made Effective and/or Documents to be Made Obsolete section, click Add.

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  5. Select one or more documents that will become either Effective or Obsolete as a result of the change. Note: Documents to be made effective must be in a Ready for Approval state prior to sending the document change control for approval.

  6. Click Close.

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  7. When all documents are added, select Send for Approval from the Workflow menu.

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  8. Select the Approver(s) and QA Approver(s) and enter an Approval Due Date.

  9. Click Start.

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    Each selected team member will receive a task to complete the document review.