Draftable Legal registry configurations

Registry configurations

Below are a series of different registry configurations you can use to set user machine values directly for Draftable Legal. They are grouped by the category of settings/configuration each registry key belongs to.

Registry locations

Draftable uses three registry locations, each serving a different purpose:

Location	Path	Purpose
User Settings	`HKCU:\Software\Draftable\<namespace>`	Default location where Draftable reads and writes user preferences. Users can modify these values.
User Policy	`HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\<namespace>`	Group Policy settings applied to the current user. Read-only to the application.
Computer Policy	`HKLM:\Software\Policies\Draftable\<namespace>`	Group Policy settings applied to all users on the machine. Read-only to the application.

The <namespace> corresponds to the setting category (e.g., Compare, Feature, RedlineProfiles, HttpListener, Exceptions, Frontend, Installer).

Priority order: When Draftable reads a setting, it checks locations in this order and uses the first value found:

User Policy (HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\)
Computer Policy (HKLM:\Software\Policies\Draftable\)
User Settings (HKCU:\Software\Draftable\)

This means Group Policy settings always take precedence over user settings. If no value is found in any location, the application default is used.

Important: The HKLM:\Software\Draftable\ path (without “Policies”) is not used by Draftable. If you want to set machine-wide policies, you must use HKLM:\Software\Policies\Draftable\.

Which location should I use?

For individual user preferences: Use HKCU:\Software\Draftable\
For Group Policy deployment: Use HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\ (user) or HKLM:\Software\Policies\Draftable\ (machine)
For enterprise-wide enforcement: Use HKLM:\Software\Policies\Draftable\ — these settings will apply to all users and cannot be overridden

In the examples below, we show HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\ for settings that support Group Policy. You can substitute HKLM:\Software\Policies\Draftable\ for machine-wide deployment, or HKCU:\Software\Draftable\ for user-level settings (where supported).

Licensing and activation

Product key

Configure the product key to be used for automatic license activation. By enabling this setting and configuring a valid product key, automatic license activation will be attempted on launching the product.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Compare
Value name: ProductKey
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <product-key>

The value <product-key> should be your valid Draftable license key (29 characters).

Accept Terms and Conditions on behalf of users

By default, users are prompted to accept the product Terms and Conditions on first-run. Enabling this setting suppresses the license acceptance prompt.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Compare
Value name: wereTermsAndConditionsAccepted
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to accept on behalf of users, or 0 for the default behavior (prompt users).

Organization identifier

Specify an organization identifier (GUID) that will be included in all telemetry events. The identifier is used to associate telemetry with your organization for reporting and analysis. No user-level personally identifiable information (PII) is collected or transmitted.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: OrganizationIdentifier
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <guid>

Startup and updates

Draftable startup when Windows starts

This registry key controls what type of startup occurs when Windows boots.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Draftable\Compare
Value name: StartOnStartupOption
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to:

Start: Starts and opens a New Comparison window when Windows starts (default)
Silent: Starts silently in the background, no user prompt is given
NotStart: Will not start Draftable when Windows starts

Automatic updates

By default, users are automatically updated. Disabling this setting means the app will only be updated manually from the settings window. This applies to non-MSI installations only.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Compare
Value name: AutomaticUpdatesEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable automatic updates.

Create desktop shortcut

Controls whether a desktop shortcut is created during installation.

Key: HKLM:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Installer
Value name: CreateDesktopShortcut
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to create a shortcut (default), or 0 to skip shortcut creation.

Telemetry and diagnostics

Send usage statistics

By default, submission of usage statistics is enabled and users can opt-out.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Compare
Value name: SendStatistics
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Configure submission of exception reports

To assist with identifying issues and improving the product, exception reports are automatically sent by default. This setting allows you to configure the behavior when exceptions are encountered.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Exceptions
Value name: sendExceptionReports
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to:

AlwaysSend: Always send exception reports (default)
NeverSend: Never send exception reports
AskEveryTime: Prompt the user each time

Disable the option to send obfuscated documents

Controls whether obfuscated documents can be sent for troubleshooting purposes, including the option in error messages.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Compare
Value name: NeverShareObfuscatedDocuments
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to disable sending obfuscated documents, or 0 to allow (default).

Office Add-ins

Word Add-in

Controls whether the Word VSTO Add-In is automatically installed when Draftable Desktop Legal is launched.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: WordVstoAddInEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable. Machines and users which already have the Add-In installed will not be affected by disabling.

Outlook Add-in

Controls whether the Outlook VSTO Add-In is automatically installed when Draftable Desktop Legal is launched.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: OutlookVstoAddInEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Excel Add-in

Controls whether the Excel VSTO Add-In is automatically installed when Draftable Desktop Legal is launched.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsExcelVstoAddInEnabledSetting
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Conversion engines

DOCX to PDF Conversion Engine

Specify which conversion engine to use when converting Word documents to PDF.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Compare
Value name: DocxConversionEngine
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to:

Default: Use Draftable’s recommended engine (may change between versions)
Office: Use Microsoft Office
Internal: Use Draftable Engine

PDF to DOCX Conversion Engine

Specify which conversion engine to use when converting PDF documents to Word.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Compare
Value name: PdfToDocxConversionEngineV2
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to:

Default: Use Draftable’s recommended engine (currently Apryse)
Apryse: Always use the Apryse engine
Office: Use Microsoft Office
Internal: Use Draftable Engine

Single instance of Word for conversions

Only use a single instance of Microsoft Word when converting documents to PDF. This is intended as a fix for those using macros within the normal.dotm file.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Compare
Value name: WordApplicationInstancePolicy
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to:

MultipleInstance: Allow multiple instances (default)
SingleInstance: Limit to single instance

Comparison Task Processing Method

Configure how comparison tasks are executed.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: TaskRunnerType
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to:

Default: Use Draftable’s recommended option (Worker Process)
Process: Run tasks in a separate background process (more stable)
Thread: Run tasks in a worker thread (Preview; may be less stable)

Comparison settings

Header and footer detection

Enables experimental header and footer detection for side-by-side comparisons.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: HeaderFooterEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Compare footnote numbering

By default, Draftable does not compare footnote numbering — footnotes are numbered automatically for compatibility with Track Changes output. Enabling this will report footnote numbering changes.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: CompareFootnoteNumberingEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

This setting only supports continuous/by-section numbering and will interfere with Track Changes behavior.

Suppress table cell revisions for Track Changes output

Draftable generates revision information for table cell insertions and deletions in Track Changes outputs. However, when printed or exported by Word, these appear in a comment-style sidebar. Enabling this setting omits cell revisions from Track Changes outputs (they will still appear in redline outputs and reports).

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: SuppressCellRevisionMarkersEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Clear files after comparison

Controls whether files are cleared from the Compare Selector Window automatically after a comparison is completed, or retained for future actions.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: ClearFilesAfterCompareSetting
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to clear files after comparison, or 0 to retain them (default).

Open comparisons in new tab

Controls whether Draftable opens each comparison in a new in-app tab or reuses the current tab.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: OpenComparisonInNewTab
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to open in new tab, or 0 to reuse current tab.

Compare Window Summary Information

Controls whether the summary information panel is shown in the Compare Window.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: CompareWindowSummaryPolicy
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to:

ShowExpanded: Summary shown expanded (default)
ShowCollapsed: Summary shown but collapsed
Hidden: Summary not shown

Comparison output options

Enable/Disable Side-by-Side Output

Controls whether Side-by-Side comparison type is available in the Compare selector and 1-Click.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsDraftableOutputEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Enable/Disable Redline PDF Output

Controls whether Redline PDF comparison type is available.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsRedlineOutputEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Enable/Disable Redline DOCX Output

Controls whether Redline DOCX comparison type is available.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsRedlineDocxOutputEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Enable/Disable Track Changes in Word Output

Controls whether Track Changes in Word output is available.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsTrackChangesWordOutputEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Enable/Disable Changed Pages Output

Controls whether Changed Pages comparison type is available.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsChangedPagesOutputEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Enable/Disable Excel Redline Output

Controls whether Excel Redline comparison type is available.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsExcelRedlineOutputEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Enable/Disable PowerPoint Redline Output

Controls whether PowerPoint Redline comparison type is available.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsPowerPointRedlineOutputEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Enable/Disable Native Office Output

Controls whether Native Office comparison type is available.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsNativeOfficeOutputEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Enable/Disable Departures Table Output

Controls whether Departures Table comparison type is available.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsDeparturesTableOutputEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Legacy: Redline PDF Output Enabled

An older setting that controls whether Redline PDF output is enabled.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: RedlinePdfOutputEnabledSetting
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

OCR settings

OCR detection default setting

Sets the default value for OCR detection when comparing documents.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Draftable\Feature
Value name: DefaultOcrOption
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to:

Auto: Automatically performs OCR when Draftable detects the document requires it (default)
Yes: Always perform OCR on the document
No: Never perform OCR on the document

OCR selector visibility

Controls whether the OCR setting is visible and configurable in the New Comparison window.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Draftable\Feature
Value name: OcrSelectorOptionsVisible
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to show the OCR selector, or 0 to hide it (default).

1-Click Compare settings

Show Bulk Compare option

Enable the Bulk Compare option in the Compare Selector Window. If disabled, users cannot turn on bulk compare.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: BulkEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Hide warning before closing Bulk Compare window

Suppresses the confirmation dialog that normally appears when closing the Bulk Compare window.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: NotShowWarningBeforeBulkCompareWindowClose
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to suppress the warning, or 0 to show it (default).

Enable 1-Click export options

Controls whether 1-Click export options are shown.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: OneClickExportOptionsEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Hide 1-Click tab

Hide the 1-Click tab in Settings. Note that this will not remove 1-Click functionality from integrations such as Windows Context Menu.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: HideOneClickTab
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to hide the tab, or 0 to show it (default).

Admin 1-Click definition

Set an initial 1-Click definition that will be used if the user has not provided their own. To enforce this value, use the “Hide 1-Click tab” setting.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: AdminOneClickCompareSuggestion
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <json>

The value should be a JSON string defining the 1-Click workflow configuration.

Redline profile configurations

Default profile name

Specifies the default Redline profile to be used on Draftable startup.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\RedlineProfiles
Value name: DefaultProfileName
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <profile-name>

The value is the exact name of the Redline profile to load (case sensitive).

Base Redline profile

Specifies a base configuration for all Redline profiles. This can optionally enforce certain properties across all profiles.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\RedlineProfiles
Value name: BaseRedlineProfile
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <json>

The value should be a JSON string containing the base profile settings.

Admin Redline profiles (1-9)

Specifies named sets of configuration settings for Redline comparisons. You can configure up to 9 admin profiles. Each profile can optionally be associated with a team.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\RedlineProfiles
Value name: AdminRedlineProfile1
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <json>

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\RedlineProfiles
Value name: AdminRedlineProfile1Team
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <team-name>

Repeat for profiles 2-9 by changing the number suffix (AdminRedlineProfile2, AdminRedlineProfile2Team, etc.). The profile value should be a JSON string. You can read more about Redline profiles here.

User team name

Associates a user with a team so they can see team-specific profiles. Use a wildcard * for the user to see profiles from all teams.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\RedlineProfiles
Value name: UserTeamName
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <team-name>

Admin base profiles only

Removes the Draftable Default Template and disables importing of user profiles.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\RedlineProfiles
Value name: AdminBaseProfilesOnly
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to enable admin-only profiles, or 0 for default behavior.

DMS integrations

Enabling/Disabling iManage integration

Controls whether iManage integration is enabled by default.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: DmsEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled.

iManage endpoints (CSV format)

Version 25.11 and later: This setting replaces the separate ImanageOnPremisesClientId and ImanageOnPremisesServerUrl settings. Use this setting for all new deployments.

Specifies one or more iManage server URLs, separated by semicolons. Only absolute HTTPS URLs are allowed. The first valid URL becomes the default. When set, users cannot edit the list; they can only choose from the provided endpoints.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: ImanageEndpointsCsvPolicy
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <endpoints>

Example: https://cloudimanage.com;https://tenant1.cloudimanage.com;https://sso.company.com/imanage

Use a consistent style (no trailing slash) to avoid duplicates.

iManage On-Premises Client ID (Pre-25.11)

For versions prior to 25.11 only: This setting is superseded by ImanageEndpointsCsvPolicy in version 25.11 and later. Use this setting only if you are running Draftable Legal versions before 25.11.

Specifies a custom iManage client ID for on-premises deployments.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: ImanageOnPremisesClientId
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <client-id-guid>

iManage On-Premises Server URL (Pre-25.11)

Specifies the server URL for on-premises iManage configuration.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: ImanageOnPremisesServerUrl
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <url>

Example: https://imanage.yourcompany.com

iManage Persistent Session

Controls whether iManage login details are retained on the end user’s machine. Recommended to disable for SSO scenarios. Important to keep enabled for non-SSO scenarios.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: ImanagePersistentSessionEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

If you are having iManage connection issues, try setting this to 0, restart Draftable, and reconnect (you will be prompted to login again).

Enables automatic iManage login when the application starts. This may show the iManage login screen depending on your iManage configuration.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: ImanageAutoLogInEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Upload Track Changes output as new iManage version

Controls whether users can upload Track Changes output to iManage as a new version of the document.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: TrackChangesOutputUploadAsImanageNewVersionEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable. Controls whether users can upload comparison output as a new related file in iManage.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: SaveImanageFileWithRelatedEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Automatic selection of two latest versions

When a single file with multiple versions is selected, Draftable automatically loads the two most recent versions.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsLoadLatestDmsPairEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Enabling/Disabling SharePoint integration

Controls whether SharePoint integration is enabled.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: SharePointEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Enabling/Disabling OneDrive integration

Controls whether OneDrive integration is enabled.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsOneDriveEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

Enabling/Disabling NetDocuments integration

Controls whether NetDocuments integration is enabled.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsNetDocsEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Enabling/Disabling Worldox integration

Controls whether Worldox integration is enabled.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsWorldoxEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Enabling/Disabling Epona integration

Controls whether Epona integration is enabled.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: IsEponaEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

HTTP Listener (iManage communication)

Enable local HTTP Listener

Enables the local HTTP listener that allows running Draftable from external applications (e.g., iManage web, Outlook, etc.).

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\HttpListener
Value name: CommunicationEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to disable.

HTTP Listener Communication Port

Specifies the port number for the HTTP Listener.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\HttpListener
Value name: CommunicationPort
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <port>

Default value is 4764.

Error handling and support

Custom contact details

Set custom contact details to replace support@draftable.com in all dialog windows and as the email recipient for support requests.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: CustomErrorContactInfoSetting
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <email>

Custom error message

Set a custom error message that will be shown when something goes wrong during a comparison.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: CustomCompareErrorMessage
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <message>

Custom email body for support

Set a custom email message that will be included when a user sends logs via Outlook after an application error.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: CustomEmailSupportMessage
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <message>

Custom email subject for exports

Set a custom email subject that will be used when users export via the Email option.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: CustomEmailSubject
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <subject>

Custom email body for exports

Set the default email body used when users export via the Email option. If users choose to include any export outputs in the email body, those outputs will be appended.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: CustomEmailBody
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <body>

Controls whether users see the option to draft an email with logs attached when an error occurs during comparison.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: CompareErrorWindowAllowsToEmailLogs
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled (default), or 0 to hide this option.

User interface

Disable Welcome Balloon Notification

Prevents the Welcome Balloon Notification from appearing at application startup.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: NotShowWelcomeBalloonNotification
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 to disable the notification, or 0 to show it (default).

Free text font family

Set a custom font family for free text comparisons.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Feature
Value name: FreeTextFontSetting
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <font-name>

Default value is Arial.

Custom status tags

Override the default status tags available within the comparison viewer. Supply this as a JSON array of color and label pairs.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Policies\Draftable\Frontend
Value name: CustomStatusTags
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <json>

Example: [{"color": "#5bf05d", "label": "Reviewed"}, {"color": "#ff6b6b", "label": "Needs Review"}]

Application language

Set the application language/culture.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Draftable\Compare
Value name: Culture
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <culture>

Available values include: EnUS, EnGB, DeDE, FrFR, EsES, ZhCN, etc.

Preview features

Enable Preview settings

Controls whether “Preview” settings are visible in the Draftable Legal settings menu. Preview features are experimental and may change.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Draftable\Feature
Value name: PreviewSettingsEnabled
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: <key>

The value <key> can be set to 1 for enabled, or 0 for disabled (default).

Customizing export default settings

The PersistedViewerValues registry key allows administrators to customize the default file extensions and pre-selected options for export workflows (Email, Save, Save to DMS, etc.).

User Settings Only: This setting does not support Group Policy. It must be configured directly in HKCU:\Software\Draftable\Frontend. To deploy organization-wide, use login scripts or other user-level deployment methods.

Key: HKCU:\Software\Draftable\Frontend
Value name: PersistedViewerValues
Value type: REG_SZ
Value data: <json>

The value is a JSON string containing one or both of the following properties:

Property	Purpose
`nextStepOptionFileExtensions`	Sets the default file extension for each exporter/export type combination
`nextStepOptionSelections`	Sets which export types are checked (selected) by default

JSON structure

Each property contains an array of arrays, where each inner array specifies: For nextStepOptionFileExtensions:

[CategoryId, ExportType, Extension]

For nextStepOptionSelections:

[CategoryId, ExportType]

Category ID reference

UI Option	Category ID
Email	`Email`
Save to File	`SaveFile`
Open File	`OpenFile`
Print	`PrintFile`
Clipboard	`Clipboard`
Save to iManage (New File)	`SaveImanageFile`
Save to iManage (New Version)	`SaveImanageVersion`
Save to iManage (With Related)	`SaveImanageFileWithRelated`
Save to NetDocuments	`SaveNetDocumentsFile`
Save to SharePoint	`SaveSharePoint`
Save to Worldox	`SaveWorldox`
Save to Epona	`SaveEpona`

Export type reference

Export Type	Supported Extensions
`Redline`	`pdf`, `docx`
`ChangedPages`	`pdf`, `docx`
`Original`	`pdf`, `docx` (or `xlsx`/`pptx` for spreadsheets/slides)
`Revised`	`pdf`, `docx` (or `xlsx`/`pptx` for spreadsheets/slides)
`TrackChanges`	`docx` only
`SideBySide`	`pdf` only
`ChangesReport`	`csv` only
`DeparturesTable`	`csv` only

Common examples

Example 1: Default all exports to DOCX (where supported)

This configuration sets DOCX as the default for Redline, ChangedPages, Original, and Revised across all major exporters: Formatted JSON:

{
  "nextStepOptionFileExtensions": [
    ["Email", "Redline", "docx"],
    ["Email", "ChangedPages", "docx"],
    ["Email", "Original", "docx"],
    ["Email", "Revised", "docx"],
    ["SaveFile", "Redline", "docx"],
    ["SaveFile", "ChangedPages", "docx"],
    ["SaveFile", "Original", "docx"],
    ["SaveFile", "Revised", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageFile", "Redline", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageFile", "ChangedPages", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageFile", "Original", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageFile", "Revised", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageVersion", "Redline", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageVersion", "ChangedPages", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageVersion", "Original", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageVersion", "Revised", "docx"],
    ["OpenFile", "Redline", "docx"],
    ["OpenFile", "ChangedPages", "docx"],
    ["OpenFile", "Original", "docx"],
    ["OpenFile", "Revised", "docx"]
  ]
}

Single-line registry value:

{"nextStepOptionFileExtensions":[["Email","Redline","docx"],["Email","ChangedPages","docx"],["Email","Original","docx"],["Email","Revised","docx"],["SaveFile","Redline","docx"],["SaveFile","ChangedPages","docx"],["SaveFile","Original","docx"],["SaveFile","Revised","docx"],["SaveImanageFile","Redline","docx"],["SaveImanageFile","ChangedPages","docx"],["SaveImanageFile","Original","docx"],["SaveImanageFile","Revised","docx"],["SaveImanageVersion","Redline","docx"],["SaveImanageVersion","ChangedPages","docx"],["SaveImanageVersion","Original","docx"],["SaveImanageVersion","Revised","docx"],["OpenFile","Redline","docx"],["OpenFile","ChangedPages","docx"],["OpenFile","Original","docx"],["OpenFile","Revised","docx"]]}

Example 2: Default all exports to PDF

Formatted JSON:

{
  "nextStepOptionFileExtensions": [
    ["Email", "Redline", "pdf"],
    ["Email", "ChangedPages", "pdf"],
    ["Email", "Original", "pdf"],
    ["Email", "Revised", "pdf"],
    ["SaveFile", "Redline", "pdf"],
    ["SaveFile", "ChangedPages", "pdf"],
    ["SaveFile", "Original", "pdf"],
    ["SaveFile", "Revised", "pdf"],
    ["SaveImanageFile", "Redline", "pdf"],
    ["SaveImanageFile", "ChangedPages", "pdf"],
    ["SaveImanageFile", "Original", "pdf"],
    ["SaveImanageFile", "Revised", "pdf"],
    ["SaveImanageVersion", "Redline", "pdf"],
    ["SaveImanageVersion", "ChangedPages", "pdf"],
    ["SaveImanageVersion", "Original", "pdf"],
    ["SaveImanageVersion", "Revised", "pdf"]
  ]
}

Single-line registry value:

{"nextStepOptionFileExtensions":[["Email","Redline","pdf"],["Email","ChangedPages","pdf"],["Email","Original","pdf"],["Email","Revised","pdf"],["SaveFile","Redline","pdf"],["SaveFile","ChangedPages","pdf"],["SaveFile","Original","pdf"],["SaveFile","Revised","pdf"],["SaveImanageFile","Redline","pdf"],["SaveImanageFile","ChangedPages","pdf"],["SaveImanageFile","Original","pdf"],["SaveImanageFile","Revised","pdf"],["SaveImanageVersion","Redline","pdf"],["SaveImanageVersion","ChangedPages","pdf"],["SaveImanageVersion","Original","pdf"],["SaveImanageVersion","Revised","pdf"]]}

Example 3: Customize Email export - only Redline and Revised checked by default

This example sets Email to default to PDF for Redline, DOCX for Revised, and only have Redline and Revised checked: Formatted JSON:

{
  "nextStepOptionFileExtensions": [
    ["Email", "Redline", "pdf"],
    ["Email", "Revised", "docx"]
  ],
  "nextStepOptionSelections": [
    ["Email", "Redline"],
    ["Email", "Revised"]
  ]
}

Single-line registry value:

{"nextStepOptionFileExtensions":[["Email","Redline","pdf"],["Email","Revised","docx"]],"nextStepOptionSelections":[["Email","Redline"],["Email","Revised"]]}

Options not listed in nextStepOptionSelections will appear unchecked but remain visible and available to the user.

Example 4: Combined configuration for multiple workflows

This example configures Save, Save to iManage, and Save to iManage (New Version) to default to DOCX for Redline: Formatted JSON:

{
  "nextStepOptionFileExtensions": [
    ["SaveFile", "Redline", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageFile", "Redline", "docx"],
    ["SaveImanageVersion", "Redline", "docx"]
  ]
}

Single-line registry value:

{"nextStepOptionFileExtensions":[["SaveFile","Redline","docx"],["SaveImanageFile","Redline","docx"],["SaveImanageVersion","Redline","docx"]]}

You only need to specify the combinations you want to customize. Any exporter/export type combinations not listed will use their default values.

Getting Started

Installing & Deployment

Configuration of Modern Office Add-ins

Error Configuration & Telemetry (Admin)

​Registry configurations

​Registry locations

​Which location should I use?

​Licensing and activation

​Product key

​Accept Terms and Conditions on behalf of users

​Organization identifier

​Startup and updates

​Draftable startup when Windows starts

​Automatic updates

​Create desktop shortcut

​Telemetry and diagnostics

​Send usage statistics

​Configure submission of exception reports

​Disable the option to send obfuscated documents

​Office Add-ins

​Word Add-in

​Outlook Add-in

​Excel Add-in

​Conversion engines

​DOCX to PDF Conversion Engine

​PDF to DOCX Conversion Engine

​Single instance of Word for conversions

​Comparison Task Processing Method

​Comparison settings

​Header and footer detection

​Compare footnote numbering

​Suppress table cell revisions for Track Changes output

​Clear files after comparison

​Open comparisons in new tab

​Compare Window Summary Information

​Comparison output options

​Enable/Disable Side-by-Side Output

​Enable/Disable Redline PDF Output

​Enable/Disable Redline DOCX Output

​Enable/Disable Track Changes in Word Output

​Enable/Disable Changed Pages Output

​Enable/Disable Excel Redline Output

​Enable/Disable PowerPoint Redline Output

​Enable/Disable Native Office Output

​Enable/Disable Departures Table Output

​Legacy: Redline PDF Output Enabled

​OCR settings

​OCR detection default setting

​OCR selector visibility

​1-Click Compare settings

​Show Bulk Compare option

​Hide warning before closing Bulk Compare window

​Enable 1-Click export options

​Hide 1-Click tab

​Admin 1-Click definition

​Redline profile configurations

​Default profile name

​Base Redline profile

​Admin Redline profiles (1-9)

​User team name

​Admin base profiles only

​DMS integrations

​Enabling/Disabling iManage integration

​iManage endpoints (CSV format)

​iManage On-Premises Client ID (Pre-25.11)

​iManage On-Premises Server URL (Pre-25.11)

​iManage Persistent Session

​iManage automatic login

​Upload Track Changes output as new iManage version

​Upload output as related iManage file

​Automatic selection of two latest versions

​Enabling/Disabling SharePoint integration

​Enabling/Disabling OneDrive integration

​Enabling/Disabling NetDocuments integration

​Enabling/Disabling Worldox integration

​Enabling/Disabling Epona integration

​HTTP Listener (iManage communication)

​Enable local HTTP Listener

​HTTP Listener Communication Port

​Error handling and support

Registry configurations

Registry locations

Which location should I use?

Licensing and activation

Product key

Accept Terms and Conditions on behalf of users

Organization identifier

Startup and updates

Draftable startup when Windows starts

Automatic updates

Create desktop shortcut

Telemetry and diagnostics

Send usage statistics

Configure submission of exception reports

Disable the option to send obfuscated documents

Office Add-ins

Word Add-in

Outlook Add-in

Excel Add-in

Conversion engines

DOCX to PDF Conversion Engine

PDF to DOCX Conversion Engine

Single instance of Word for conversions

Comparison Task Processing Method

Comparison settings

Header and footer detection

Compare footnote numbering

Suppress table cell revisions for Track Changes output

Clear files after comparison

Open comparisons in new tab

Compare Window Summary Information

Comparison output options

Enable/Disable Side-by-Side Output

Enable/Disable Redline PDF Output

Enable/Disable Redline DOCX Output

Enable/Disable Track Changes in Word Output

Enable/Disable Changed Pages Output

Enable/Disable Excel Redline Output

Enable/Disable PowerPoint Redline Output

Enable/Disable Native Office Output

Enable/Disable Departures Table Output

Legacy: Redline PDF Output Enabled

OCR settings

OCR detection default setting

OCR selector visibility

1-Click Compare settings

Show Bulk Compare option

Hide warning before closing Bulk Compare window

Enable 1-Click export options

Hide 1-Click tab

Admin 1-Click definition

Redline profile configurations

Default profile name

Base Redline profile

Admin Redline profiles (1-9)

User team name

Admin base profiles only

DMS integrations

Enabling/Disabling iManage integration

iManage endpoints (CSV format)

iManage On-Premises Client ID (Pre-25.11)

iManage On-Premises Server URL (Pre-25.11)

iManage Persistent Session

iManage automatic login

Upload Track Changes output as new iManage version

Upload output as related iManage file

Automatic selection of two latest versions

Enabling/Disabling SharePoint integration

Enabling/Disabling OneDrive integration

Enabling/Disabling NetDocuments integration

Enabling/Disabling Worldox integration

Enabling/Disabling Epona integration

HTTP Listener (iManage communication)

Enable local HTTP Listener

HTTP Listener Communication Port

Error handling and support

Custom contact details

Custom error message

Custom email body for support

Custom email subject for exports