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How to set the Image and Description order in FlowShare exports?

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FlowShare 3.0 version, by default, organizes the content in your exported documents in the order of Description followed by the Image for each step.

Below we explain how you can change this default order to display the Image first in local export formats (PDF, HTML, DOCX) or if published online (FlowShare Portal or Confluence).

Changing the Registry Setting (Global)

You can globally change the default order for all exports by modifying a specific setting in the Windows Registry.

Steps to edit a Registry key:

  1. Open the Registry Editor: Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog, type regedit, and press Enter.

  2. Navigate to this key at the following path: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\miraminds\FlowShare

  3. Create a new key: Look for the String Value named showImageFirst.

    • If it does not exist, right-click in the right pane, select New - String Value, and name it showImageFirst.

  4. Modify the key value: Double-click on showImageFirst and change its value:

    • false (or leave it empty): Description then Image (Default)

    • true: Image then Description

  5. Save and Restart: Click OK and close the Registry Editor. You may need to restart FlowShare for the change to take effect.

Rename the DOTX template filename

If you are using a custom DOCX template for your export, you can override the default settings and specify the image-first order by simply modifying the template's filename.

Steps to change the display order:

  1. Locate your Custom Template: Find the .docx file you want to use as your custom template.

  2. Rename the Template: Ensure the filename contains the specific identifier _imgfirst. For example, rename MyTemplate.docx to MyTemplate_imgfirst.docx.

  3. Remove the previous template and add the newly created template to FlowShare.

  4. Export: When you use the renamed template for your DOCX export, FlowShare will recognize the identifier and automatically display the Image before the Description for all steps, overriding the global settings.

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