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  1. How do I copy my GoFiler settings from one computer to another?

    How to move your software settings to a new computer.
  2. 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...
  3. Troubleshooting: How to Recover Your Software Registration

    Because you can unregister your software, there are limited cases where you will be unable to recover your registration of your software key. Before upgrading a computer, you can simply unregister the software to move your installation to the new m...
  4. How do I import data from PowerPoint?

    PowerPoint presentations can be converted in two ways: you can bring in a snapshot or picture of each slide and you can also bring in the plain text contained on each slide.  It is a common practice to use images to represent the data as it appears ...
  5. What are element templates and how can I use them?

    Element templates are files that you can create from XBRL reports that contain information about the elements used within that report. You can create an element template from one report and apply it to another to quickly map or “tag” the new report ...
  6. How do I set default project settings?

    You can create a file that contains the default values that will be used for the Project Properties each time a new project file is created in the application using either the New  function or the Project Wizard . To do this, follow the steps be...
  7. How can I copy the entries in my CIK Library over to my Reporting Owner Library?

    The Reporting Owner Library and the CIK Library are two separate libraries within the application. When the Reporting Owner Library is opened for the first time, it will contain no entries, even if the CIK Library has data within it. To quic...
  8. 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”. Concepts tha...
  9. How do I add GoFiler to Login.gov as an authentication method?

    How to add GoFiler as a third-party authentication (TPA) application to your Login.gov account.
  10. How can I access GoFiler remotely from my home?

    There are two basic approaches to accessing GoFiler on a home computer. Your software license enables you to use the software on one computer, so you will not be able to use GoFiler on a home computer at the same time someone uses the same license o...