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The application settings (options) window allows the configuration of per-user settings in ContactsLaw. These settings affect the user experience of the software only, and do not have any broader effect on the system.
 
The settings are grouped into the following sections:
  • Preferences
    • General - General application preferences, expert mode, format of member names, etc.
    • Ledgers - Determines how lists of transactions are sorted (by default).
    • Task lists - Preserves user preferences for the display of the task list.
  • Database - Determines how to connect to the ContactsLaw database. These settings are usually pre-populated when you install ContactsLaw from your firm's intranet site.
  • Plug-ins - Select and configure plug-ins for ContactsLaw.
  • Documents
    • General - General document-handling preferences.
    • Document creation - Settings governing document creation.
    • Document registration - Settings governing document registration.
  • Phone - Settings governing telephone integration. Each user must configure these options separately.
  • Advanced
    • Printing - Preferred report format, etc.
    • Security & auditing - Determines the level of auditing information displayed.
    • Appearance - Controls the appearance of the ContactsLaw application.
    • Error reports - Determines how electronic error reports are submitted.