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Andre-Clio Pretorius
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Updated May 22nd, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Merge ODS records

Overview ODS Merge consolidates two duplicate records in the Operational Data Store into a single master record. Configurators run the merge from the Admin portal, and the change flows through to active matters. The subordinate record stays in the system, set to inactive, so historical references remain intact. The feature applies to both People and...

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Updated February 25th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

List Views Overview in ShareDo - February 2026

James takes us through List Views in ShareDo in this hour-long recording presented on the 25th February, 2026. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and session overview01:44 What is a List View?02:29 Fundamentals.03:22 Demo....

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Updated May 19th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Patch Release 7.11.4

We're pleased to announce that Clio Operate's next patch release, version 7.11.4, should be available from 19 May 2026. This release builds upon version 7.11.3 and addresses a couple of issues, as well as back-end improvements to the indexer, the SCIM provisioning handler, and the deployment pipeline.  Issue Resolved Internal ID  Title Release Note ...

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Updated March 11th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Workflow Development - Design Guidance

Managing Long-Running Workflows For Optimal Performance Long-running workflows that remain active while awaiting completion can negatively impact system performance, as each instance must be evaluated against every new event. To mitigate this, it’s recommended to adopt a Spine and Child Workflow architecture. Identify Core Process Elements Begin by ...

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Updated April 29th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Connecting Clio Operate to iManage Cloud

Overview This article describes the steps required to connect Clio Operate to iManage Cloud (cloudimanage.com). It covers the full integration process — from registering your environments through to testing — and includes variant guidance for specific scenarios. Read this article if: You are connecting any Clio Operate environment to cloudimanage.co...

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Updated March 17th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Everything you need to know about Transcription

Transcription Clio Operate has implemented Transcription directly into the platform. This will be available first as part of the Rich Text or WYSIWYG Editor (CK Editor). This means that if you have a Transcription Provider Enabled and set up, you will be able to speak text directly into these fields all around Clio Operate. As of release v7.10.0, we...

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Updated October 15th, 2025 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

ShareDo Outlook Add-in - release 20251010.1

This release of the ShareDo Outlook Add-in (October 10th, 2025) contains the following feature. While some changes have a dependency on ShareDo v7.9.0, the add-in will still work with older versions. The Outlook Add-in should update automatically, although occasionally an Outlook restart is necessary.   Features Internal ID Description 125240 125885...

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Updated January 30th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Preparing a Geopoints Deployment Package

This is the stand-alone version of this article. Overview When moving your geopoints configuration from a development environment to a production environment, you must use the Solution Modeller to create a deployment package. This ensures that both the geopoint definitions (like "Incident Location") and their associations with work types are transfe...

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Updated April 28th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Hiding bounding boxes in the Word Add-in

When the Word Add-in inserts a tag into a document template, it is placed inside a Microsoft Word content control. By default, this control displays a visible frame around the tag. This frame can be distracting when reviewing a generated document or sending it to an external party. The Word Add-in includes a Hide Bounding Boxes toggle in Settings. E...

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Updated April 29th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Enable Editing of Document Questionnaires After Doc Generation

Overview When a document is generated, any Document Questionnaire fields on the Prepare Document form become read-only by default. This prevents changes to the questionnaire responses that were used to produce the document. If Document Refresh is enabled on the Prepare Document blade, users may need to update questionnaire responses before refreshin...

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Updated December 10th, 2025 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

ShareDo Beginners Overview - December 2025

In this Overview session, James demonstrates the basic use of ShareDo from a user perspective, with a quick look at the Modeller. Chapters  00:00 End-user Experience   - General overview of ShareDo   - Creating a new Instruction and converting to a Matter01:08:24 Brief overview of Modeller...

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Updated April 30th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Patch Release 7.11.3

We're pleased to announce that Clio Operate's next patch release, version 7.11.3, is available on Wednesday, 29th April 2026. This release builds upon version 7.11.2 and contains one fixed issue. Issue Resolved Internal ID  Title Release Note 139483  Zendesk Ref:  14766 [Key Date] - Can't add a key date after removing due to transition error. Key da...

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Updated March 18th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Advanced Workflow Modeller - October 2025

In this training session, James and John demonstrate advanced techniques when using ShareDo Visual Modeller. The first video below is the full session, during which John experienced a microphone issue, and the decision was made to end the session. The second video is John's re-recording of his session, titled “Advanced Workflow Updating.” Advanced W...

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Updated January 30th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Configuration Guide: Single Editor vs. List Mode

This is the stand-alone version of this article. Overview When configuring the Geopoint Address Capture aspect in the Work Type Modeller, you must choose a Display Mode. This setting determines how the location capture fields are presented to the end-user within the Key Facts blade. There are two primary modes: Single Editor and List. Choosing the c...

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Updated April 16th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Clio Operate Overview - 15 April 2026

In this webinar, recorded on 15th April 2026, Sarah takes us through what Clio Operate is and how you use it in your legal business. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Why Use Clio Operate?05:30 Clio Operate Orientation15:08 Persona view: Partner22:07 Persona view: Client Portal31:05 Persona view: Consumer Client Portal41:02 Persona View: Internal Fee ...

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Updated March 27th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Patch Release 7.11.2

We're pleased to announce that Clio Operate's next patch release, version 7.11.2, should be in general availability by the end of March 2026. This release builds upon version 7.11.1, focusing on resolving issues and enhancing usability. It consists of 22 items. Items in 7.11.2 Enhancement Internal ID Title Release Notes 137153  [Data Loading] - Bulk...

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Updated March 27th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

HTML Email Templates and Signatures - March 25th, 2026

In this webinar, recorded on the 25th March 2026, James takes us through email templates. Chapters: 00:00 Agenda01:55 Knowledge Base introduction03:30 Email template function10:58 Template administration in Document Admin12:44 Create email template (and the CK Editor)28:53 Clone Top and Tail template41:45 Email signature45:23 Dedicated Cover email t...

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Updated March 4th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Configuring and Using Geo Points

This is the stand-alone version of this article. Overview The geopoints system in Clio Operate is a comprehensive model for managing location data. Unlike simple address fields, Geopoints represent points or areas in space, ranging from standard postal addresses and DX information to specific coordinates, lines, and polygons. Currently attached to w...

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Updated March 4th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Troubleshooting Geo Points

This is the stand-alone version of this article. Overview While the geopoints system is designed to be intuitive, you may occasionally encounter issues with map precision, coordinate formats, or display settings. This guide addresses common problems you might face when capturing or managing location data in Clio Operate. Map and Pin Issues The map p...

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Updated December 12th, 2025 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

ShareDo Outlook Add-in - release 20251212.1

This release of the ShareDo Outlook Add-in (December 12th, 2025) contains the following features and fixes. The Outlook Add-in should update automatically, although occasionally an Outlook restart is necessary. This release includes important updates to overall stability and security.   Features and Fixed Issues Internal ID Description 125892 Outloo...

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Updated April 23rd, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Notifications - 22 April 2026

James presented this info session on Notifications in Clio Operate on 22nd April 2026. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Agenda02:56 Demo: In-app Notifications07:48 Notification Settings: Types of Notifications14:50 Notification Rules17:20 Document Bundle Notification Demo19:04 Use a Notification Type for Key Dates29:50 More Advanced Example: Email No...

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Updated December 17th, 2025 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Everything you need to know about Geopoints

You can find a quick video that shows you how to use geopoints in ShareDo at the bottom of the page. Configuring and Using Geopoints Configuring and Using Geo Points Overview The GeoPoints system in ShareDo is a comprehensive model for managing lo This is the stand-alone version of this article. Overview The geopoints system in Clio Operate is a com...

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Updated May 22nd, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

On-Demand Learning

You can now access a comprehensive suite of on-demand, self-led training for Clio Operate through our learning management system, LearnUpon. This resource is designed to empower you to master the platform at your own pace, providing flexibility for your busy schedule while ensuring you have the foundational knowledge required for success. By engagin...

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Updated May 11th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Introduction to Vincent for Clio Operate

Vincent for Clio Operate pilot phase The Vincent for Clio Operate integration is currently in a pilot and design phase; further details and updated official documentation will be published as they become available.   Vincent is an AI-powered legal assistant that brings advanced legal research and artificial intelligence directly into your Clio Opera...

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Updated March 4th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Managing Map Locations and Drawing Boundaries

This is the stand-alone version of this article. Overview You can capture precise location data for your cases, ranging from simple street addresses to complex property boundaries. The Geopoint  feature allows you to plot specific points on a digital map, manually adjust their positions, and draw shapes to represent areas such as land boundaries or ...

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Updated May 10th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Learning Journey

Your Learning Journey 6 modules. 26 topics. Everything you need to get confident with Clio Operate. About this journey Clio Operate is a powerful legal matter management platform. It gives law firms the tools to design, automate, and manage complex workflows from the moment a matter opens to the day it closes. This Learning Journey is your route fro...

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Updated February 6th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Email Blade Focus Mode

From version 7.11.0, the Inbound and Outbound Email blades feature a new ‘focus mode’ configuration that streamlines the blade's content to align more closely with Microsoft Outlook. Focus mode is on by default. The images below show the effects of focus mode being off or on. Focus mode off   Focus mode on Configuration To configure the email blade,...

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Updated March 16th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Configuring the 'Open repository explorer' menu command

Version 7.11.0 introduced a new configurable Open Repository Explorer command for menus, enabling users to launch the document repository blade directly from work item menus. This feature supports O365, iManage, and NetDocuments integrations, providing consistent document management access with customisable display and interaction options. Configura...

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Updated May 22nd, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Point Release 7.11.0

We're pleased to announce that the next point release of ShareDo, version 7.11.0, is available as of the 3rd of March, 2026. This release includes approximately 40 new or enhanced features, 104 issues or usability fixes, and additional security fixes. ShareDo version 7.11.0 also includes a roll-up of new features and issues from the previous release...

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Updated February 16th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Configure Special Characters for Email Addresses

You may receive a validation error when entering or configuring email addresses that contain special characters. Valid special characters for contact types are defined by Regular Expressions in the Contact type categories Option Set.  Edit Option Set Values To configure the expression that defines what special characters are valid for email addresse...

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Updated March 12th, 2026 by Andre-Clio Pretorius

Patch Release 7.11.1

We're pleased to announce that Clio Operate's next patch release, version 7.11.1, will be in general availability on March 13, 2026. This release builds upon version 7.11.0, focusing on resolving issues and enhancing usability. It consists of three resolved issues. Issues Resolved in 7.11.1 Full list of issues resolved in this release: Internal ID Z...

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