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The Document Management feature allows users to attach bitmap (.BMP) files to records. The bitmap images can be saved with the record and viewed by choosing the attached image button. If the record does not have documents attached, the button shows a paper clip. When documents are attached, the button shows a paper clip attached to a piece of paper.

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Setting up document management involves creating an attachments folder and mapping the attachments folder to the server. For information on setting up physically stored Service Management attachments, see Setting up physically stored document attachments.

Step 1: Create an attachments folder

Complete the following steps to create a folder to hold your attachments.

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1. Create a \docs folder under the \Microsoft Dynamics GP folder on the shared server. 

   Note
   The attachments folder must be created on the shared Microsoft Dynamics GP server so everyone can access the attachments.

   
   

2. Create the following folders under \docs:

   Service Management	Job Cost
   \customer \location \equip \contract \calls \subloc \equtype \model \quote	\job \project \changed \subctr

   
   

Step 2: Map the attachments folder to the server

Add the following line to the DEX.INI file on each client workstation:

• WS_DocRoot=H:\GP\docs(must end in backslash)
• H is a shared mapped drive
• GP is the name of the Microsoft Dynamics GP folder on the shared SQL server
• docs is a folder in the Microsoft Dynamics GP folder

Step 3: Map the temporary folder location

You must specify a temporary folder to be used when viewing attachments that were copied to the database. Add the following line to the DEX.INI file on each client workstation.
Note: This temporary folder is emptied when you log out of the system. Do not use the folder for data storage.

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1. Choose the attached image button in any field. The Document List window opens.
2. Choose Add to open the Document Maintenance window.
3. Enter a Description for the file. The description will display in the Document List window. The system date displays in the Date field.
4. Choose the Select File... button to locate the file you want to attach. File names cannot exceed eight letters and cannot contain spaces.
5. Choose a radio button:
   • Copy File: Saves
     Saves the file to the directory specified in your pathname setup. The file name is automatically generated and appears in the non-editable Document ID field in the upper portion of the window. The complete filename will contain the appropriate format extension.
   • Attach File: Saves
     Saves the path to the file. You will use less hard disk space by attaching the file, but risk losing the path if the file is ever moved.

   • Copy to Database: Copying
     Copying the file to a Microsoft SQL database offers a more secure connection to the documents and makes the documents easier to manage. 

     Note
     The Copy to Database option is the only option available if you are attaching a file when using the Web Client. You are also only able to view an attached file if it has been saved to the Microsoft SQL database.

     
     

6. Choose Save.
7. Close the Document Maintenance window to return to the Document List window. Your attachment appears in the scrolling window.

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1. Go to Microsoft Dynamics GP > Tools > Setup > Company > Document Attachment Setup.
2. Mark Allow Document Attachments.
3. Choose Additional, and then choose:
   • Service Management Attachments: Enter
     Enter the file locations the attachments should be saved to for each of the attachment areas.
   • Equipment Management Attachments: Enter
     Enter the file locations the attachments should be saved to for each of the attachment areas.
4. Choose OK.