--- title: "Legacy Helper Applications" slug: "helper-applications-2" updated: 2025-12-02T18:29:05Z published: 2025-12-02T18:29:05Z canonical: "wiki.cobblestonesoftware.com/helper-applications-2" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://wiki.cobblestonesoftware.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Legacy Helper Applications > [!CAUTION] > **Action Needed: Upgrade to the New Microsoft Add-in for Outlook by January 10, 2026** > > The SSL certificate for the legacy Outlook Plugin will expire on January 10, 2026. After this date, the add-in will no longer be supported—please upgrade to Contract Insight version 22.4.0 or higher and use the [new Microsoft Add-in for Outlook](/v1/docs/installing-the-cobblestone-add-in-for-outlook#addin-install-instructions-for-individuals) to maintain functionality. ### **Legacy Helper Applications** **CobbleStone® Software Helper Applications** Welcome to CobbleStone® Software's Helper Applications page of the Documentation Wiki. All of our Contract Insight clients are free to use the helper applications provided on this page. Each of the links below will install an application on your computer through Microsoft's ClickOnce Install. To manually update any of the below applications, click **Install Now** for the applicable application. New versions can be found [here](https://wiki.CobbleStonesoftware.com/docs/sso-compatible-desktop-applications). **CobbleStone® PC Helper App (replaces Enterprise File Utility)** [**INSTALL NOW**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/CSSPcHelperApp/CobbleStone%20PC%20Helper%20App.application) [**CHECK REQUIREMENTS**](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154571) **Description:** - File upload and download tool. Can be used independently or with our Microsoft Word and Outlook plugins. - Drag/Drop operations for uploading and downloading documents - Access to Clause Library - Add and update records for the main areas (Contracts, Requests, Purchase Orders, E-Sourcing/Solicitations, Vendors and Employees) - Search for existing records and associated files - Task alerts - Integration with Microsoft Word (Optional) - Integration with Microsoft Outlook (Optional) **Requirements:** Contract Insight Version 17.6.0 or higher Microsoft Windows OS Windows Installer 3.1 .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher TLS 1.2 or higher enabled ![The PC Helper App Toolbar](https://cdn.document360.io/e3626857-1fb5-4e27-b278-2d3fc5508be4/Images/Documentation/helper-applications-image-zur0bnlz(1).png) ![A Contract Search in the PC Helper App, displaying 10 rows that are related to the search "test"](https://cdn.document360.io/e3626857-1fb5-4e27-b278-2d3fc5508be4/Images/Documentation/helper-applications-image-mg9b9ig0.png) **Microsoft Word Plugin** [**INSTALL NOW**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/CSSWordPlugin/CobbleStoneuploadaddin.application) [**CHECK REQUIREMENTS**](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154571) **Description:** - Upload a document to Contract Insight directly from Microsoft Word - Find and copy clauses into documents - Add and update records for the main areas (Contracts, Requests, Purchase Orders, E-Sourcing, Vendors and Employees) **Requirements:** CobbleStone® PC Helper App or Enterprise File Utility Contract Insight Version 17.6.0 or higher Microsoft Windows OS Microsoft Office 2010 or higher Windows Installer 3.1 .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher TLS 1.2 or higher enabled ![The CobbleStone® Word Plug-In Toolbar](https://cdn.document360.io/e3626857-1fb5-4e27-b278-2d3fc5508be4/Images/Documentation/helper-applications-image-fjrcze9r.png) ![A Word Document using the CobbleStone® Plug-In. The CobbleStone® Record Details display on the side panel.](https://cdn.document360.io/e3626857-1fb5-4e27-b278-2d3fc5508be4/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%20(618).png) ![A word document using the plug-in's Clauses feature in the right hand panel](https://cdn.document360.io/e3626857-1fb5-4e27-b278-2d3fc5508be4/Images/Documentation/helper-applications-image-8pche9xd.png) **Microsoft Outlook Plugin** > [!CAUTION] > Important Notice: Upcoming Changes to Outlook Plugin Support > > **Effective Date: January 10, 2026** > > The SSL certificate for the legacy VSTO Outlook Plugin will expire on January 10, 2026. After this date: > > - The old VSTO Outlook Plugin will no longer be supported. > - Support will require upgrading Contract Insight to a minimum version of 22.4.0. > - Users must transition to the new Microsoft Add-in for Outlook to ensure continued functionality and security. > > **Action Required:** > > Please upgrade to Contract Insight version 22.4.0 or higher and install the new Microsoft Add-in for Outlook before January 10, 2026 to avoid any disruption. > > > > For detailed instructions on installing the new Microsoft Add-in for Outlook, visit: > > [Installing the CobbleStone Add-in for Outlook](/v1/docs/installing-the-cobblestone-add-in-for-outlook#addin-install-instructions-for-individuals) [**INSTALL NOW**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/CssOutlookPlugin/setup.exe) [**CHECK REQUIREMENTS**](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154571) **Description:** - Upload attachments to Contract Insight from Microsoft Outlook. - Customizable ribbon buttons - Add and update records for the main areas (Contracts, Requests, Purchase Orders, E-Sourcing, Vendors and Employees) **Requirements:** CobbleStone® PC Helper App or Enterprise File Utility Contract Insight Version 17.6.0 or higher Microsoft Windows OS Microsoft Outlook 2013 or higher Windows Installer 3.1 .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher TLS 1.2 or higher enabled ![An Email in Microsoft Office with the CobbleStone® Outlook Plugin Toolbar](https://cdn.document360.io/e3626857-1fb5-4e27-b278-2d3fc5508be4/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%20(616).png) ![The CobbleStone® Outlook Plugin being used to send an attachment to CobbleStone® as a Contract Record.](https://cdn.document360.io/e3626857-1fb5-4e27-b278-2d3fc5508be4/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%20(617).png) **Note:** When installing the Outlook Toolbar Plug-In, close Outlook entirely and install the latest version of the Toolbar by navigating to CobbleStone® via the top navigation menu's **Help** item and select **Helper Applications**. Download the appropriate file and run it. If the Toolbar is not displaying as intended, Open Outlook, Open the **File** menu and click **Info**. Once the page displays, click **Manage COM Add-ins**. A pop-up window displays. Next, select the **CSOutlookSendFile** item and enable the plug-in. Finally, close and restart Outlook. The plug-in should be operating as intended. ![Troubleshooting the Outlook Plug-in: On the Info Page, click Manage COM Add-ins, then CSOutlookSendFile, pick Do not monitor this add-in for the next 30 days, then click Apply.](https://cdn.document360.io/e3626857-1fb5-4e27-b278-2d3fc5508be4/Images/Documentation/helper-applications-image-6j2gso4b.png) **PDF OCR Utility** [**INSTALL NOW**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/PDFOCR/CobbleStoneOCR.application) [**CHECK REQUIREMENTS**](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154571) **Description:** CobbleStone® Software's PDF OCR Utility provides our clients with an easy-to-use OCR tool. This tool will convert any image-based PDF file into a text-searchable PDF File. PDF Files that are text-searchable can be searchable within Contract Insight's Full Text Indexing/Searching. **Requirements:** Microsoft Windows OS Windows Installer 3.1 .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 **PDF E-Sign Utility** [**INSTALL NOW**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/PDFSign/setup.exe) [**CHECK REQUIREMENTS**](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=154571) **Description:** CobbleStone® Software's PDF E-Sign Utility provides our clients with an easy-to-use electronic signing of PDF Files. This tool will allow a user to select a PDF and "electronically sign" the file with either an image or by typing in their initials. **Requirements:** Microsoft Windows OS Windows Installer 3.1 .NET Framework 3.5 ## Legacy Helper Application Silent Installations # Installation File Locations - **PC Helper App**: [**LINK**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/SsoCssCnPcHelperApp/CobbleStone%20PC%20Helper%20App.msi) - **Legacy Word Plugin**: [**LINK**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/SsoCssWordPlugin/CobbleStoneUploadAddInSetup.msi) - **Excel Plugin**: [**LINK**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/SsoCiCssExcelPlugin/CobbleStoneExcelPluginSetup.msi) - **Outlook Plugin**: [**LINK**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/CssOutlookPlugin/Outlook%20Plugin.EXE) These files are an alternative to the standard installation files found on the CobbleStone® wiki. # How to Install Silently - msiexec.exe /i "CobbleStone PC Helper App.msi" /QN /L*V "C:\Temp\msilog.log" - msiexec.exe /i "CobbleStone UploadAddInSetup.msi" /QN /L*V "C:\Temp\msilog.log" - msiexec.exe /i "CobbleStone ExcelPluginSetup.msi" /QN /L*V "C:\Temp\msilog.log" - cmd /C "Outlook Plugin.EXE" These are commands to run from the Command Prompt. Log path and command arguments can be adjusted. These files can be used for installation other ways as well. ## SSO Legacy Helper Application Silent Installations # Installation File Locations - **PC Helper App**: [**LINK**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/SsoCssCnPcHelperApp/CobbleStone%20PC%20Helper%20App.msi) - **Legacy Word Plugin**: [**LINK**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/SsoCssWordPlugin/CobbleStoneUploadAddInSetup.msi) - **Excel Plugin**: [**LINK**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/SsoCiCssExcelPlugin/CobbleStoneExcelPluginSetup.msi) - **Outlook Plugin**: [**LINK**](https://csfiles.CobbleStonesystems.com/HelperApps/CssOutlookPlugin/Outlook%20Plugin.EXE) These files are an alternative to the standard installation files found on the CobbleStone® wiki. # How to Install Silently - msiexec.exe /i "CobbleStone PC Helper App.msi" /QN /L*V "C:\Temp\msilog.log" - msiexec.exe /i "CobbleStone UploadAddInSetup.msi" /QN /L*V "C:\Temp\msilog.log" - msiexec.exe /i "CobbleStone ExcelPluginSetup.msi" /QN /L*V "C:\Temp\msilog.log" - cmd /C "Outlook Plugin.EXE" These are commands to run from the Command Prompt. Log path and command arguments can be adjusted. These files can be used for installation other ways as well.