Keep it simple
dmhillsburg said:
Does the TS standard require revision control of all forms used in the quality system- even those computer generated?
I think "control" is a good idea even if ISO/TS did not require it. I've seen too many costly mistakes from the use of stale information.
But it can be real simple for computer forms.
In an access database, just add a version control table that lists all changes, dates, approvals and ensure the current version number prints on all forms.
In Excel add a worksheet that also lists all changes, dates, approvals and again print the current rev on all forms. If anyone knows how to put a link to a rev number cell in several worksheet footers, I'd love to know how.
Purchased software just needs a reference to the current version in your master list.
Another thing we've done is to put some "weasel words" in the doc control procedure to the effect that the format of a form is unimportant, but it must contain as a minimum the fields shown in the current version. This way even a handwritten form can be used in a pinch. Some auditors scratch their heads for a bit over this one, but it has survived many audits, and more important it's so simple that people actually use it rather than find clever ways to get around it.
Good luck!