FS Pro for Word Configuration Options – Information Mapping Help Center

Background

FS Pro for Word has a settings file that allows administrators to

prevent end-user notifications of FS Pro for Word software updates
choose whether or not error messages can be sent to Information Mapping
if error messages can be sent, choose the e-mail address to send to
choose whether to ignore "Word is in embedded mode" warnings
point FS Pro for Word to your in-network License Manager to get a license, and
deploy a Custom-Starter Style Set to be used for new documents.

Default settings

Using the settings file is optional. Without it, these defaults are used:

Users are notified of, and can install, updates for FS Pro for Word.
Error messages are sent to exception@informationmapping.com.
FS Pro's standard activation mechanism is used (the License Manager is not used).

Procedure to use the settings file

When installing or deploying FS Pro for Word, proceed as follows to use the settings file:

Step	Action
1	Download the example settings file SystemSettings.dat here. Important: Do not rename the file. The name SystemSettings.dat is required for the application to recognize it.
2	Customize the Settings File Open the SystemSettings.dat file in a text editor (e.g., Notepad). Modify the values as needed to suit your requirements. Reference: See the "Possible Values in the Settings File" and "How to Add Parameters to the File" topics below for more details.
3	Place the file in the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Information Mapping\FS Pro 6\Data\ In its Properties, make it read-only so the end user cannot change it. Note: You will most likely need local admin rights to place the file here. Result: The next time it is started FS Pro for Word will use the values in the settings file.
4	If you find that the values in SystemSettings.dat are being ignored, verify the Manifest registry entry as follows: Close Word/FS Pro. Run regedit.exe Navigate to registry entry: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ Office\Word\Addins\InformationMapping.FSPro.Word Verify that the Manifest entry contains: C:\Program Files (x86)\Information Mapping\FS Pro 6\InformationMapping.FSPro.Word.vsto\|vstolocal Close regedit.exe. Open FS Pro for Word. Verify that the SystemSettings.dat values are working.

Possible values in the settings file

The table below lists the parameters and values you can use in the settings file:

Parameter	Value
DisableUpdates	true/false
DisableErrorMails	true/false
ErrorMailAddress	any valid e-mail address
IgnoreEmbeddedMode	true/false
LicenseServer	URL of the FS Pro 2020 License Manager installed on your premises
AdjustTOCFormatting	true/false
DefaultFontSet	the name of a Custom-Starter Style Set for new documents
IgnoreTableStyles	true/false
forceUpdate	true/false
DisableCloudPublish	true/false
SharePointIntegration	true/false

How to Add Parameters to the File:

Step

Action

Open the SystemSettings.dat File:

Use a text editor (e.g., Notepad) to edit the file.

Use the following structure to add a parameter:

1. Choose one or multiple parameters and create for each parameter a Setting part:

2. Place the created "Setting" part(s) between the "Settings" tag:

<?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?>
<Settings>
      <!-- Place the different setting parameters here -->
</Settings>

Example:

<?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?>
<Settings>
    <Setting>
        <Name>ExampleParameterName1</Name>
        <Value>false</Value>
    </Setting>
    <Setting>
        <Name>ExampleParameterName2</Name>
        <Value>true</Value>
    </Setting>
</Settings>

Save the File:

Save your changes and ensure the file remains named SystemSettings.dat.