Can I use the Document Writer as a means to get signatures, like a contract?

Overview of Functionality:

The Document Writer in Contractor Foreman is designed to assist users in drafting, customizing, and storing professional documents. While it offers several formatting tools and merge field capabilities, its current functionality is not intended for collecting electronic signatures directly within the platform.

Current Capabilities:

1. Merge Fields:

• The system allows you to insert merge fields (placeholders that auto-fill with project-specific data).
• These can include names, addresses, company information, job titles, and other details pulled from project records.
• Example fields that can be inserted:
  • Contractor Name
  • Customer Name
  • Project Title
  • Project Address

2. Manual Signature Lines:

• You can manually create a signature section within a document by using underlines or spacing to designate signature areas.
• For example:

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_________________________

Customer Signature

_________________________

Contractor Signature

• These lines are intended for printing and physical signing, or for offline digital signature workflows (e.g., signing a PDF in another tool).

What Document Writer Cannot Do (Currently):

• Electronic signature capture is not supported directly within the Document Writer.
• There is no built-in tool for drawing, inserting, or authenticating digital signatures inside the module.
• Signatures cannot be requested or submitted electronically from within the platform at this time.

Suggested Alternatives:

If you require signature capture, consider the following options:

1. Export as PDF:
   • Use the “View/Export PDF” option in the Document Writer.
     • After downloading the document, send it via third-party platforms like:
       • DocuSign
       • Adobe Acrobat Sign
       • HelloSign
2. Upload Signed Document:
   • Once signed externally (physically or digitally), the document can be uploaded back into Contractor Foreman under the appropriate project folder or Files tab for recordkeeping.

Summary:

While you can use the Document Writer to prepare contracts or signature-ready documents using merge fields and manual signature lines, it is not currently possible to capture or insert electronic signatures directly within the tool.