Word and/or Excel "plugin" to allow for editing/creation/saving of files directly into Clio

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Dan Webster

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Oct 22, 2014, 7:06:16 PM10/22/14
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Hey all,

Not sure if this could be something someone might be interested in, but thought I'd float it out there.

Was thinking it might be useful to folks to have the ability to do a number of document editing and creation tasks from within Word and/or Excel and save the resulting file directly to a Clio Matter. 

Perhaps a 'plugin' could be developed to accomplish this?

USE CASE
-a Word doc that is already saved in a Clio Matter can be opened from within the local Word installation using this plugin
-edits are made
-a user can then save the edited Word doc directly TO the Clio Matter, skipping the currently necessary steps of local saving and uploading to Clio

USE CASE
-a new Excel spreadsheet is created locally
-a user can then save the final Excel sheet directly TO the Clio Matter, skipping the currently necessary steps of local saving and uploading to Clio

BONUS
-at the time of saving TO the Clio Matter, perhaps the user is then also prompted to add the time to it, and choose the appropriate Activity Description 

SUPER BONUS
-the plugin actually starts a time while the file is being created/edited, and that time is set as the default time entry, but can be overridden before saving

Thoughts?

Dan Webster
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Clio - Practice Management Simplified

Gennaro Battiloro

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May 31, 2016, 1:48:56 AM5/31/16
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Dan,
Has Clio developed this plugin yet?

Gennaro Battiloro

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Jun 18, 2016, 1:49:59 AM6/18/16
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This sounds similar to how the onedrive for business integration already works for clio, how are these scenarios any different ?


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Tony Valenti

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Nov 20, 2016, 8:40:05 AM11/20/16
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Hi All,
Is this about what you were looking for?

Bruce Gilmore

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Nov 20, 2016, 1:15:33 PM11/20/16
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Hi Tony,

Just watched the video.  Great job on the chrome extension!
I'm in agreement on the gaps of folder management and templates via the api.
Clio's done a great job with the core API IMO but I too hope to see some material enhancements in the near future.

BG

Andrew Legrand

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Nov 28, 2016, 9:29:00 PM11/28/16
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This is awesome, Tony. Is this available for licensing somewhere?


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Jason Morris

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Nov 29, 2016, 3:27:45 AM11/29/16
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Very cool, Tony. Please share!

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Tony Valenti

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Nov 29, 2016, 9:56:03 AM11/29/16
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Hi All,
Give me a call and we can talk.  I've got some costs I'd like to cover but I'm very interested in making Clio better and easier for everyone.

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Terry Russell

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Jul 24, 2017, 8:16:07 PM7/24/17
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I am interested in your app. I am a developer and I work for a non profit. I would like to incorporate this and customize it further. Please let me know what. I need to do or how I can help out. Thanks.

Tony Valenti

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Jul 24, 2017, 8:24:28 PM7/24/17
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Hi Terry,
What is your phone number?  I'll give you a ring tomorrow.
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I am interested in your app. I am a developer and I work for a non profit. I would like to incorporate this and customize it further. Please let me know what. I need to do or how I can help out. Thanks.

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Arufa Sari

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Nov 2, 2017, 9:45:47 AM11/2/17
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Dan, I've been thinking about doing this myself, it is possible via the API if someone were to develop a VSTO in C#. I think someone in this group has a C# client for Clio, so there's other active C# development with Clio. I'd be interested in helping creating this project if there's a collaborative effort somewhere. Maybe I can get on an existing GitHub project? If not, I can start something like this myself. I'd frequently be posting here because I'm new to Clio, and definitely new to Ruby on Rails.

Tony Valenti

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Nov 2, 2017, 10:23:44 AM11/2/17
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Hi All,
I wanted to let you know that I have a very fully developed C# client for Clio.  I'm in the process of getting it ready for public consumption.

@Arufa - Check out what I made:  http://www.AlphaDriveForClio.com/ It does what dan mentioned.



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Arufa Sari

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Nov 2, 2017, 10:33:15 AM11/2/17
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I'd much rather do something like a Word plugin that only allows download/upload of Clio docs, and allow it to be used for free. I don't necessarily want the network storage drive for the firm, due to security purposes among employees that have computer access. AlphaDrive looks pretty cool though!
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Tony Valenti

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Nov 8, 2017, 9:37:25 AM11/8/17
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Hi All!
I wanted to let you know that this weekend I'm releasing a huge update for AlphaDrive.  It integrates with Chrome, lets you generate redlines, and has a ton of other features.  You can see what's coming here:

Also, I wanted to let you know I'm also releasing a devkit so you can build your own extensions into AlphaDrive:

The example extension above shows how to:
1.  Expose Matter Notes as files/folders
2.  Talk to the Clio API.
3.  Extend the AlphaDrive UI
4.  Create a Settings panel. 

Build something cool?  I'd love to see it!

Gennaro Battiloro

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Nov 8, 2017, 10:40:30 AM11/8/17
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Tony I need to provide my clients with the status of their personal injury and/or workers  Comp settlements, you think we can talk about you building something for my firm? Do you do custom work for firms?
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Tony Valenti

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Nov 8, 2017, 10:45:03 AM11/8/17
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Hi Gennaro,
I'd love to talk with you about what you're looking for.  Please go to this link:
and book 2 hours with me back to back (you'll have to do it as 2 separate appointments).



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Tony I need to provide my clients with the status of their personal injury and/or workers  Comp settlements, you think we can talk about you building something for my firm? Do you do custom work for firms?
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