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  1. How can I set up a permanent application settings template?

    The application settings can be made permanent to prevent accidental editing. It is recommended that this action be performed by someone familiar with your network and computer set-up. Users unfamiliar with Windows User Accounts may have difficulty ...
  2. How does GoFiler transmit filings to the SEC?

    GoFiler's transmission process is very simple. When you press the File Live or File Test button in GoFiler, the application submits your filing via the SEC web portal in the same manner as if you had manually submitted the filing using Inter...
  3. What is the EDGAR PMAC?

    The Password Modification Authorization Code (PMAC) is an EDGAR access code that is used specifically to modify the Password that is used to log into the EDGAR system for a particular CIK. This code is automatically generated by EDGAR upon acceptanc...
  4. How do I insert a hyperlink into my document?

    How to insert hyperlinks into an HTML document
  5. How do I create a hidden fact?

    How to create a hidden fact in Inline XBRL
  6. How do I get the latest version of my software?

    In order to download and install the latest version of your software (whether it’s GoFiler Complete, GoXBRL, GoFormD or any other software in the GoFiler suite), you must first be current with support. For licensed software, this means your li...
  7. Can I preview my report using GoFiler?

    GoFiler includes a function to preview your XBRL report by downloading and installing the SEC’s XBRL previewer software. This function will handle the set up of the XBRL previewer software for you by downloading the necessary components from t...
  8. What are the SEC previewer options?

    The SEC previewer options allow you to change certain behavior for the SEC previewer software and the Proof to SEC Previewer function. Options for the previewer can be accessed by clicking on the Publish  button on the File Ribbon and choosi...
  9. Why didn't the Project Wizard pickup my template?

    The most likely cause of this problem is that the default template location is incorrect. This location is set the first time GoFiler is run on a workstation. If the location of GoFiler has changed since then or if you have created your templates in...
  10. How do I map “Cash at beginning...” and “Cash at ending...” on a Statement of Cash Flows?

    The statement of cash flows presentation uses duration contexts to express the period for the report. However, line items on this table will often represent concepts at a particular moment in time, such as “Cash at beginning of period”. ...