The Document Version Tracker Tool is a user-friendly, web-based application designed to simplify the process of tracking document versions. This tool ensures that all changes are logged systematically, making it easy to maintain an audit trail and collaborate effectively.
Advanced Document Version Tracker
Date | Doc Name | Type | Project/Dept | Version | Owner | Uploaded By | Status | Effective Date | Next Review | Ticket/CR | Change Summary | File Link | Generated Version Name |
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How to Use the Tool
Step 1: Access the Tool
- Open the tool in your web browser.
- You will see a clean, intuitive interface with input fields for document details.
Step 2: Fill in the Details
- Document Name: Enter the name of the document (e.g., “Operations Manual”).
- Document Type: Select the type of document (e.g., “SOP”, “Policy”, “Design Doc”).
- Project/Department: Enter the relevant department or project (e.g., “Operations”).
- Version Type: Choose the version type (Major, Minor, or Patch).
- Change Summary: Briefly describe the changes made (e.g., “Updated risk assessment section”).
- Document Owner: Enter the owner of the document (e.g., “John Doe”).
- Uploaded By: This field is auto-populated with “Current User” (or your name if integrated with a login system).
- Approval Status: Select the status (e.g., “Approved”).
- Effective Date: This is auto-populated with today’s date.
- Next Review Date: This is auto-populated with a date one year from today.
- Change Request ID / Ticket Link: Add a reference to the change request or ticket (e.g., “CR-123”).
- Document File Link: Provide a link to the document file (e.g., a Google Drive or SharePoint link).
Step 3: Add the Version
- Click the “Add Version Entry” button to log the version. The tool will automatically generate a version name (e.g., “Operations Manual_v1.0_2023-10-25”) and add it to the version log table.
Step 4: View and Export the Log
- The version log table displays all logged versions with details like date, document name, version, owner, and more.
- Use the Export to CSV or Export to JSON buttons to download the log for reporting or sharing.
This is how the final output looks like.
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