Summer 2026 Help

Releasing Documents

Purpose

As a Document Owner, you can release a document to make the approved version available for use. This action records the final approval and moves the document from Draft to its effective status.

Prerequisites


Installation Package: CQ Core

Product: QualityQuest

Function: Controlled Documents, Template Documents

User Profile: Standard User

Permissions: CQ Base User PSG, CQ Document Owner PSG

Record Status: Approved, Prerelease

Auto Release: Checked or Unchecked


Steps

  1. Open the Controlled Document.

  2. Click Release in the Next Best Actions section, or from the Action Menu if Auto Close is checked.

  3. Specify the Effective Date.

  4. Provide a Comment and specify the Password, if applicable.

  5. Click Save.

Expected Outcome

  • The Document Stage and Status is set to Current when the Effective Date is met.

  • The Release Document activity appears in the Record Activities section on the History tab.

Additional Resources

ComplianceQuest


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