Code Sample : How to programmatically delete a web (and it’s child webs)

Code Sample : How to programmatically delete a web (and it’s child webs)If you have ever tried to delete a web either in code, or via the SharePoint GUI, then you will note that isn’t possible if the web has one or more child webs. (or grandchildren). To delete a web, you must first delete it’s […]

A list of the best SharePoint discussion forums and groups

A list of the best SharePoint discussion forums and groupsBoth new and experienced SharePoint developers, architects and end-users need to discuss problems and chew over ideas about SharePoint. There are quite a few major forums and groups out there,  such as the SharePoint Community Group on Linked, but there are even more! So, to help […]

What happens when a document is deleted?

What happens when a document is deleted?When a document with DocRead Audiences gets deleted DocRead takes the following actions: A negative receipt is generated for each incomplete reading task. This is to register the fact that users did not have a chance to read a document that was assigned to them because the document was deleted. The negative receipt will […]

Does DocRead still see user accounts that have been disabled in AD?

Does DocRead still see user accounts that have been disabled in AD?DocRead depends on SharePoint to get the membership of groups and audiences. Based on our tests and under some circumstances SharePoint will still return user accounts that have been disabled in AD. Because of this we recommend that the safest way for DocRead to […]

How to amend the dates displayed in DocRead emails

DocRead emails are sent by the DocRead Notification Scheduler windows service and date information that may be displayed will depend on the operating system regional settings specified on the server running that service. If dates being displayed in the DocRead emails are in the wrong format (e.g. dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy) you will need to check the server […]

Why are my line manager reports blank?

Why are my line manager reports blank?Line manager reports: Line manager reports within DocRead are available to any manager with direct reports. They only show a managers direct reports i.e. one level down in the organization hierarchy. They provide a simple and convenient way for each manager to ensure their team or department stay on […]

Local Language options within DocRead

There is scope in DocRead to display messages to end users in your local language. Whilst DocRead menus within SharePoint Settings and Administration notes, hints and descriptions will always appear in English, DocRead provides the functionality to provide key instructions and messages in local languages in the DocRead task panel and emails sent via the […]

How to Add Documents to a SharePoint Document Library

How to Add Documents to a SharePoint Document LibraryDocRead for SharePoint is the only policy management software that integrates straight into SharePoint and allows compliance professionals to distribute and track their policies and procedures. When speaking with customers, I often need to supply them with quick “how to” guides that help remind them how to do some […]

Migrating DocRead from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2016

How to migrate DocRead from SharePoint 2010 to 2016 At Collaboris, we strive to follow Microsoft’s lead when it comes to upgrading between product versions. We feel this allows us to provide the level of support that is of consistently high quality. This post explains how to migrate DocRead from SharePoint 2010 to 2016. The […]

How do I ensure that JQuery used by DocRead does not cause a conflict with my libraries?

How do I ensure that JQuery used by DocRead does not cause a conflict with my libraries?We have taken all possible measures to prevent any form of conflict between the jQuery libraries loaded by the DocRead web parts and libraries already loaded by the page. These include: DocRead dynamically loads the jQuery script library only […]