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Latest DockMaster Web Update Brings Multiple Signatures, Automatic Field Detection, and AI Message Composer

· 5 min read
Andrey Safonov
Head of Product @ DockMaster

We're excited to announce DockMaster Web 1.7.0—a transformative release that brings the power of artificial intelligence to marina management.

This release introduces intelligent features that save you time, reduce manual work, and elevate your customer communications. From AI-powered message enhancement to automated form field detection, we're making complex tasks remarkably simple.

DockMaster Web AI-Powered Features


What's New in 1.7.0

🤖 AI Message Composer: Professional Communication Made Easy

Communicating with customers is essential, but crafting the perfect message every time can be challenging. That's why we've introduced the AI Message Composer—your intelligent writing assistant that enhances messages with professional, context-aware suggestions.

Key Benefits:

  • Intelligent Enhancement: Transform quick notes into polished, professional messages with one click
  • Customizable Tone: Choose from multiple tone options—professional, friendly, urgent, formal, or empathetic—to match your communication needs
  • Customer Context: The AI automatically incorporates relevant customer information like names, company details, and vessels to personalize every message
  • Seamless Integration: Available in customer notes and mass notification messaging for consistent quality across all communications
  • Simple Workflow: Write your draft, click "Write with AI", and receive an enhanced version while maintaining your original intent

Perfect for:

  • Sending payment reminders with the right balance of professionalism and friendliness
  • Crafting urgent weather alerts that communicate clearly without causing panic
  • Writing formal contract-related communications
  • Responding empathetically to customer concerns

The AI Message Composer is included with all paid plans at no additional cost, helping you maintain professional communication standards effortlessly.


🎯 AI Form Field Detection: Hours of Work in Minutes

Creating eSignature templates just got exponentially faster. Our new AI Form Field Detection uses advanced vision technology to automatically identify and place form fields on your PDF documents—eliminating tedious manual field placement.

How It Works:

Simply upload your PDF and click "Detect Form Fields". Our AI vision technology analyzes the document and automatically detects:

  • Text fields
  • Signature blocks
  • Initial fields
  • Date fields
  • Checkboxes
  • Radio buttons
  • Dropdown menus

The system returns exact coordinates with confidence scores, ensuring precise field placement on every page.

Smart Features:

  • Automatic Deduplication: Proximity-based algorithms prevent duplicate field detections
  • One-Click Detection: Scan individual PDF pages instantly with a single button click
  • Usage Tracking: Monitor feature adoption through Settings > Usage Overview
  • High Accuracy: Advanced AI vision delivers reliable field recognition across various document formats

Real-World Impact:

What used to take hours of manual field placement now happens in minutes. Create contract templates, rental agreements, and service authorizations faster than ever before—without sacrificing accuracy.

This feature is available with your document plan subscription, transforming how you build eSignature workflows.


✍️ Multiple Signature Support: Complex Workflows Simplified

Managing documents that require multiple signatures is now streamlined with our comprehensive Multi-Signer Support. This powerful feature enables sophisticated document workflows where different parties sign different sections—all within one unified document.

Advanced Capabilities:

  • Individual Field Assignment: Assign specific form fields to individual signers by email address
  • Group Assignments: Use group identifiers like "to-recipients" to assign fields to multiple signers at once
  • Sequential Signing: Configure signing order to ensure proper sequence with support for multiple rounds
  • Signer-Specific Views: Each signer sees only their assigned fields, creating a focused signing experience
  • Visual Indicators: Color-coded badges show which fields belong to which signer in the document designer
  • Detailed Status Tracking: Monitor each signer's status (pending, viewed, signed) individually with real-time progress updates

Smart Validation:

Our intelligent validation system ensures that form requirements only apply to the current signer's fields—preventing workflow blockages caused by incomplete assignments from other signers.

Workflow Example:

Send a boat storage contract where the customer signs rental terms, the marina manager approves slip assignments, and the insurance coordinator acknowledges coverage requirements—all in one document with proper signing order and field isolation.

Automatic Field Flattening:

Completed fields are automatically flattened after signing to prevent subsequent modifications, ensuring document integrity throughout the multi-signer process.


Additional Improvements

This release also includes important bug fixes and enhancements:

  • Enhanced error messages for AI feature subscription requirements
  • Improved validation logic for multi-signer field identification
  • Better signature image placement across different field types
  • Enhanced deduplication for form field detection results

Experience the Future of Marina Management

DockMaster Web 1.7.0 represents our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to make your work easier, faster, and more professional.

These AI-powered features are available now as part of your DockMaster Web subscription. Explore the new capabilities in your account today, or reach out to our team to learn more about upgrading your plan.


Getting Started

Ready to experience AI-powered marina management?

  • Current Customers: These features are rolling out automatically—just log in to access them
  • New to DockMaster Web?: View our documentation to learn more about our platform

Have questions about the new features? Our support team is ready to help you make the most of these powerful new tools.

Introducing DockMaster eSignature: Complete Digital Document Management

· 5 min read
Andrey Safonov
Head of Product @ DockMaster

Revolutionizing Marina Document Management

The marina industry has long relied on paper-based processes for contracts, agreements, and important documentation. Today, we're excited to introduce DockMaster eSignature, a comprehensive digital document platform that transforms how marinas create, send, and manage documents while providing customers with a seamless signing experience.

🔄 A Simple, Four-Step Flow to Handle All Your Documents

Managing signed documents no longer requires juggling printers, scanners, or spreadsheets. With DockMaster eSignature, marinas can follow a streamlined, repeatable process:

DockMaster Web: eSignature Screen


1. Select the Document Source

You can begin from either of two places depending on your workflow:

Option A: Build a Template

  • Use the drag-and-drop builder to create a professional, reusable template.
  • Add smart fields like signature boxes, initials, checkboxes, dates, and dropdowns.
  • Save and organize templates for future use.

Option B: Publish from DockMaster Desktop

  • Generate a document directly in DockMaster Desktop and send it to the web with one click.
  • All customer data, formatting, and structure are preserved.
  • Seamlessly continue your existing workflows without interruption.

2. Send to Customers — One or Many

Once your document is ready, sending it is quick and flexible:

  • Send to a single existing customer: Auto-filled with their DockMaster profile.
  • Send to multiple customers via CSV or list:
    • Upload a .csv or paste a list of emails separated by ;.
    • Map customer fields like name, vessel, or contract ID into the document.
    • Personalize each document dynamically for batch distribution.

No manual copy-pasting or data entry required.


3. Track Submission Status in Real Time

Stay in control and up-to-date with every document:

  • Monitor status: Sent, Signed, Completed
  • See when each customer signs their document
  • Get automatic notifications and alerts
  • Use filters and dashboards to track bulk sends effortlessly

Whether you sent one document or 500, the system keeps you organized and informed.


4. Access Completed Documents

Once signed, documents are instantly available:

  • Download Signed Copies: Retrieve PDFs for your records.
  • Customer Portal Visibility: Customers can access their signed and pending documents 24/7.
  • Automatic Sync: Documents created via DockMaster Desktop or Web are stored centrally and always accessible.

This ensures transparency for both the marina and the customer—without needing follow-up emails or manual coordination.


Precision Document Processing

DockMaster eSignature is built on a robust technical foundation that ensures reliability and accuracy:

High-Precision PDF Engine

  • Pixel-Perfect Accuracy: Advanced PDF processing ensures signatures and form fields appear exactly where intended
  • Cross-Device Consistency: Documents render identically across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
  • Real-Time Validation: Instant feedback during document creation and signing processes

Enterprise-Grade Performance

  • Lightning-Fast Loading: Optimized document rendering for immediate access
  • Mobile-Optimized Processing: Efficient bandwidth usage for mobile users
  • Scalable Architecture: Handle high-volume document processing seamlessly

Security & Compliance

DockMaster eSignature prioritizes security and legal compliance:

Document Security

  • Encrypted Transmission: All documents protected with industry-standard encryption
  • Secure Storage: Documents stored with enterprise-grade security measures
  • Access Controls: Granular permissions and access management
  • Audit Trails: Complete activity logging for compliance and tracking
  • ESIGN Act Compliant: Meets all federal electronic signature requirements
  • Tamper Protection: Documents protected against unauthorized modifications
  • Identity Verification: Secure authentication for document access
  • Legal Validity: Signatures carry full legal weight and enforceability

🎯 Transforming Marina Operations

DockMaster eSignature represents a fundamental shift in how marinas can operate in the digital age. By providing multiple document creation methods, comprehensive management tools, and an exceptional customer experience, we're enabling marinas to:

  • Eliminate Paper Workflows: Go completely digital while maintaining legal compliance
  • Reduce Administrative Overhead: Automate document distribution and tracking
  • Enhance Customer Experience: Provide modern, convenient document interactions
  • Improve Operational Efficiency: Streamline processes from creation to completion
  • Ensure Legal Compliance: Maintain proper audit trails and legal documentation

The result? Modern, efficient marina operations that delight customers and reduce costs.

Ready to Transform Your Document Process?

DockMaster Web is more than an upgrade—it's a leap forward for marina management.
Empower your team. Delight your customers. Modernize your operation.

Get started today with our generous free tier that includes 10 documents per month.