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This guide provides a comprehensive, high-level overview of the entire Draftable Legal deployment process. It is designed to help IT administrators and deployment teams ensure they complete every necessary step in the correct order.

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Before you begin

Order matters! The Administrator Deployment Track is ordered in a very deliberate manner. While you can skip components that aren’t relevant to your installation, you cannot do them in a different order. Steps must be completed in the sequence they appear. Following the correct order ensures dependencies are met and avoids configuration issues.

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How to use this guide

Every article in this guide is hyperlinked to open in a new tab. We recommend the following approach:
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Click the article link

Each article link opens in a new tab so you don’t lose your place in this guide.
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Read and complete the instructions

Follow the instructions in the article thoroughly before moving on.
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Close the tab and return here

Once complete, close the article tab and return to this guide to continue with the next step.
Alternatively, you can navigate through the articles in order using the sidebar navigation. Use whichever method is more comfortable for you.
Don’t miss a step! We highly recommend creating your own checklist or copying the article list below to track your progress. The purpose of this guide is to ensure you don’t miss any deployment step. Opening articles in new tabs helps you maintain your place and verify completion of each step.

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Section 1: Getting Install Ready

This section covers the bare minimum requirements for deployment. It details the entry-level components you need to understand and configure before installing Draftable Legal on user machines.
Not every deployment case is covered. We understand that not every deployment scenario will be addressed in this guide. For example, if you’re deploying via Intune, deploying to an RDP environment, or have other specialized requirements, you may need to modify some of the steps in this guide to fit your specific use case. If you have trouble following any of these guides or are looking for additional resources, please search our knowledge base or contact our support team at support@draftable.com.

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System and network requirements

Ensure all end-user machines and your network meet the requirements for Draftable Legal. Review this article to identify any potential issues before deployment begins.

System and network requirements

Review hardware, software, and network prerequisites for Draftable Legal.→ Open article in new tab

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Enterprise deployment options

This article explains the different installer types available and provides recommendations for each deployment scenario.
Deploying to multiple users? If you’re doing a group-wide deployment (typically more than 10 users), using the Machine-Wide MSI installer is generally recommended for this entire deployment track. You can use the default installer, but that requires running the installation on each machine individually.

Enterprise deployment options

Understand the available installer types and choose the right one for your deployment.→ Open article in new tab

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Configuring settings with Group Policy

This article details every Group Policy option available for Draftable Legal. Some options may not be immediately useful, as they only become relevant after piloting the product (such as Redline Profiles, explained later in this guide). However, there are several key settings you should review carefully. Key Group Policy settings to note:
  • Product Key Activation — Your license key can be deployed via Group Policy, eliminating the need for users to enter it manually
  • Usage statistics configuration — Control telemetry and usage data collection
  • DMS selections — Pre-configure Document Management System settings
Important: The Product Key can be added as part of Group Policy configuration. This article explains all Group Policy options currently available for Draftable Legal. Read through this section carefully.

Configuring settings with Group Policy - Draftable Legal

Review and configure Group Policy settings for your deployment.→ Open article in new tab

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Group Policy Template Files

This article provides the ADMX and ADML template files required for Group Policy configuration. These files are useful if you’re deploying with pre-configured settings that you want to push to all users.

Draftable Legal Group Policy Template Files

Download and install the Group Policy template files.→ Open article in new tab

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Deployment options via MSI (System-wide) installer

This is typically the last article you complete in this section before actually deploying Draftable Legal. It provides default MSI switches, recommendations, and features that can be installed using the MSI.
Read carefully before deploying! Most administrators will be using an MSI-type installation, whether via Command Line or Intune. It is critical that you read through this article thoroughly and understand the options before beginning your deployment.
Don’t forget the HTTP Listener Service. When you deploy via MSI, make sure you include the HTTP Listener Service (the HttpListener feature) — it is a required component. It is installed by default, but because ADDLOCAL replaces the defaults with the exact list you provide, any scripted install that uses ADDLOCAL and omits it will not install the service. The MSI article explains how to include it in both the Advanced installer and scripted (ADDLOCAL) installs.
After deploying, verify the draftable:// URL scheme on a test machine. The installer registers it, but if the registration is prevented — commonly by endpoint protection or an application control policy blocking a write to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes — the installation still reports success, and a machine-wide installation will not repair it later.When it is missing, the deployment appears completely successful — the application runs, the HTTP Listener Service starts, the add-ins load and licensing activates — but no user can start a comparison from iManage, SharePoint Online, NetDocuments, the Office add-ins or File Explorer. Those actions do nothing at all, with no error message.To check, press Windows + R, enter draftable://?source=outlook and select OK: the New Comparison window should open. If it does not, see Draftable does not launch from iManage, SharePoint or File Explorer. If you deploy with Microsoft Configuration Manager, Deploying Draftable Legal with Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) covers the full sequence including a detection rule for this.

Deployment options via MSI (System-wide) installer

Review MSI deployment options, switches, and feature configuration.→ Open article in new tab

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Section 2: Post Installation Configurations

Post-installation only! This section can only be completed after Draftable Legal has been installed on user machines. We recommend completing all the steps in Section 1 and deploying Draftable before proceeding with this section.
While some of these configurations can technically be done before or after Draftable has been installed, it is generally recommended for easier deployment that they are all completed after the product has been deployed. This article is essentially its own miniature guide for configuring Document Management System integrations. If you have DMSs you want to integrate with Draftable Legal (whether multiple systems or just one), we recommend reading through this section thoroughly and following the procedures correctly.
No DMS? If you are not configuring any DMS integrations, you can skip this article entirely.

Setting up your DMS to Draftable Legal

Configure iManage, NetDocuments, SharePoint, Worldox, or Epona integration.→ Open article in new tab

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Configure an Organisation Identifier

This configuration enables telemetric metrics collection, which is valuable for organizations that are deploying and piloting Draftable Legal. It allows Draftable to gather more information about your deployment and provide tailored advice.
Optional but highly recommended. This step is completely optional, but we strongly recommend completing it, especially during initial deployment and piloting phases.

Track your organisation's Draftable usage (Organisation Identifier)

Tag your deployment so Draftable can produce a usage and adoption report for your organisation. Usage data is not backdated, so set this during deployment rather than afterwards.→ Open article in new tab

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How to Configure End-User Troubleshooting

This article covers customization options for error messages, logging, and contact email when errors occur within Draftable Legal.
Optional but recommended. While this step can be skipped, we recommend completing it. Notably, this configuration allows you to route error notification emails to your own helpdesk rather than to support@draftable.com, giving your internal team visibility into issues.

How to Configure End-User Troubleshooting Error Messages, Logs and Contact Email

Customize error handling and support contact information.→ Open article in new tab

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Section 3: Installation of Advanced Draftable Workflows

These are separate installations! The workflows in this section are installed outside of Draftable Legal itself. They require additional deployment steps and are not automatically installed when you install Draftable Legal. Each one must be deployed separately. Read each article carefully before proceeding.
These advanced workflows extend Draftable Legal’s capabilities through Office add-ins and email integration.

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Installing Draftable in Office

Deploy the Draftable add-in for Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Installing Draftable in Office

Deploy the Draftable Office add-in for your users.→ Open article in new tab

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Installing Draftable for Office

Different from “Draftable in Office”! This is a separate product from “Installing Draftable in Office” above. Make sure you understand the difference and deploy the correct add-in(s) for your users’ needs.

Installing Draftable for Office

Configure the Draftable for Office add-in.→ Open article in new tab

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Configuring Redline in Email

Deploy the Outlook add-in that enables email comparison workflows.

Configuring Redline in Email (Outlook) with Draftable

Set up the Outlook add-in for Redline in Email functionality. Redline in Email version 3 requires Draftable 26.9.0.1 or later on each computer and the version 3 add-in manifest.→ Open article in new tab

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Section 4: End-User Application Configuration

Best completed after pilot testing. The configurations in this section are best done after some users have had the opportunity to pilot Draftable Legal. Users need hands-on experience with the product to understand what settings and profiles work best for their workflows. Consider completing this section after your team has used Draftable for a while and identified their preferred configurations.
This section covers pre-configuring application settings that will be applied to end users, such as Redline profiles and default workflows.

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Managing profiles for Redline settings

Understand how Redline profiles work in Draftable Legal. Profiles are essentially default settings templates that control how comparisons are performed and displayed.

Managing profiles for Redline settings

Learn how Redline profiles work and how users can manage them.→ Open article in new tab

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Configuring Redline profiles within Group Policy

Once you understand how profiles work, this article explains how to deploy pre-configured Redline profiles to users via Group Policy.

Configuring Redline profiles within Group Policy

Deploy Redline profiles to users via Group Policy.→ Open article in new tab

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How to set up 1-Click Compare default workflow

Configure a default 1-Click Compare workflow for your users, streamlining their most common comparison tasks.

How to set up 1-Click Compare default workflow

Pre-configure 1-Click Compare settings for end users.→ Open article in new tab

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How to configure a custom Departures Table template

The Departures Table is an export option that some organizations may want to customize. Work with your end users to determine what template format works best for their use cases.

How to configure a custom Departures Table template

Customize the Departures Table export template.→ Open article in new tab

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Deployment complete!

Congratulations! If you’ve followed this guide and completed all relevant sections, your Draftable Legal deployment should be fully configured.

Train your users

Now that deployment is complete, help your users get up to speed with our training resources.

Need help?

Contact our support team if you have any questions or encounter issues.
Questions or concerns? If anything in this deployment guide was unclear or you need additional assistance, please contact our support team at support@draftable.com. We’re here to help ensure your deployment is successful.

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Additional deployment options

Please note that there are additional deployment options available beyond what is covered in this guide. This deployment guide provides comprehensive coverage of the majority of deployment cases we see from our users, but it may not cover every scenario. If you want to ensure you haven’t missed anything, please visit the Overview & Configuration section of the Draftable Legal product content. In particular, review the Installing & Deployment article group for additional potential configurations that may be relevant to your specific use case. Thank you for using Draftable Legal!