# \#flags-and-alerts

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## [Why are dashboard exports capped, and what should I do for a larger dataset?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-are-dashboard-exports-capped-and-what-should-i-do-for-a-larger-dataset/164)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
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**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-are-dashboard-exports-capped-and-what-should-i-do-for-a-larger-dataset/164 "2026-11-06T15:19:05Z")

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Dashboard exports are limited to 2,000 references per download. The cap exists because larger exports take too long to generate reliably. For a larger dataset, split the export by view or date range, or use a scheduled…

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## [Why does a shipment show unexpected day counts when no specific free time rule matches?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-does-a-shipment-show-unexpected-day-counts-when-no-specific-free-time-rule-matches/163)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-does-a-shipment-show-unexpected-day-counts-when-no-specific-free-time-rule-matches/163 "2026-11-06T15:18:48Z")

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If no specific free time rule matches a shipment and a backup rule is enabled, the backup applies rather than nothing. A flag that appears with unexpected day counts may be running on the backup rather than on the rule…

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## [Why does the demurrage flag fire before the container arrives when the final destination is inland?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-does-the-demurrage-flag-fire-before-the-container-arrives-when-the-final-destination-is-inland/162)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
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**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-does-the-demurrage-flag-fire-before-the-container-arrives-when-the-final-destination-is-inland/162 "2026-11-06T15:18:31Z")

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The most common flag question, and the behaviour is deliberate. Destination demurrage anchors on the port of discharge that the carrier declares, not on the final delivery place. When a carrier lists a seaport as the p…

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## [Why do some shipment document flags disappear on their own and others need an automation step?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-do-some-shipment-document-flags-disappear-on-their-own-and-others-need-an-automation-step/161)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
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**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-do-some-shipment-document-flags-disappear-on-their-own-and-others-need-an-automation-step/161 "2026-11-06T15:18:14Z")

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Two behaviours to expect: Document flags clear themselves. Each required document has its own flag, and it disappears automatically as soon as that document is uploaded. Invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis …

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## [Why does a flag exist but not show in my view?](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-does-a-flag-exist-but-not-show-in-my-view/160)

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**Author:** [@dockflow](https://community.dockflow.com/u/dockflow)\
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**Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.dockflow.com/t/why-does-a-flag-exist-but-not-show-in-my-view/160 "2026-11-06T15:17:57Z")

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Flags can be set at container level or at tradeflow level, and a view groups at one level or the other. If an automation sets a flag on the container while the view groups by tradeflow, the flag will not surface there,…