Outline of the procedure to set up general mapping
The procedure to set up general mapping for Microsoft Word includes the following steps:
- Define a template in Microsoft Word.
 - Decide on the direction of mapping:
- PLM to Microsoft Office
 - Microsoft Office to PLM
 - Both
 
 - Define the property attributes and related data as appropriate for the relevant mapping direction and application.
 - Using the PLM mapping tool, take the following steps:
- Import the template to PLM.
 - Define the mapping rules.
 
 - In Microsoft Word, create a file based on the template.
 - In the PLM - Microsoft Office Integration, take the following steps: 
- Save the file to PLM.
 - Associate the mapping rules.
 - Save the mapping association and the file to PLM.
 
 - Exit and restart PLM and Microsoft Office for the mapping to take effect.