Configure

To use Pro Plug and Go, you would need to have Pro Web (the server component) configured and licensed first.

Configure the Pro Plug and Go client

1. Launch the Pro Plug and Go application from the ProPlugAndGo.exe file in the installation folder.
2. The Settings page opens automatically when you start the product for the first time.
3. For subsequent configurations, you can use the Settings button from the top menu bar.

The Settings dialog opens, allowing you to set up the server connection, search engine behavior, search result preferences, and match‑information display options.

Configure the Pro Web Server URL

Pro server URL is a required configuration.
This is the network location of the Pro Web server that the client should connect to. The URL must point to a running Pro Web instance.

The network connection can leverage HTTP or HTTPS depending on how Pro Web is set. By default it is HTTP. See more details on how to connect.

Example:
http://myprowebserver:8080

Once the configuration is saved, all address searches will be directed to this server. If the URL is incorrect or unreachable, the client will not be able to return any search results and an error message will be displayed.

Configure the search engine behavior

Engine intensity controls how strictly the search engine evaluates the match input information.

The possible values are:

• Exact - does not allow errors in the input.
• Close - allows balanced matching with little tolerance for errors.
• Extensive - broadens the tolerance for error or partial entries.

Configure result list behavior

Defines the maximum number of results that should appear in the initial picklist when address suggestions are returned.
For example:

• Setting a value of 10, allows up to 10 suggestions to appear at once.
• Larger values can be used if the data asset covers a wide geographic area or if users require more options per search.

Enable or disable match information details

This option applies to searches performed using the Verification search type.

When enabled, the results include additional match attributes that provide insight into how closely the entered address matches the dataset record. This verification match information is useful in workflows including compliance, audit, and data‑quality validation steps.

If disabled, only formatted address results are shown, without any match metadata.

Save your configuration

After changing the settings:
# Select Save and close - the client immediately applies all settings.
# Select Cancel - the dialog closes without applying the changes.

Correct configuration is required in order for Pro Plug and Go to successfully return search results.

Hotkey configuration

Pro Plug and Go allows configuring key combinations to automatically select specific dataset, layout and engine.
Hotkeys are configured in the config.json file that is part of the Pro Plug and Go client installation folder. The file is created automatically during the first run. It allows the following format for hotkey configuration:

"hotkeys": [  
  {  
    "dataset": "GBR",  
    "hotkey": "Alt+1",  
    "layout": "My GBR Layout",  
    "searchType": "Singleline"  
  }  
]

In this example, GBR data asset is selected as an asset to search against, while the search type is Singleline and the results will follow the structure of "My GBR Layout".

Limitations of hotkeys

Certain keys and key combinations cannot be used as hotkeys because they conflict with standard text input or system-level shortcuts.

• Single character keys such as "1" or "A" cannot be assigned as hotkeys. When pressed, these keys are interpreted as text input and will insert a number or letter into the active text field.
• Text navigation keys are also excluded. For example, keys commonly used to move the cursor or navigate within text. Example buttons - "Home", "End", "Delete", "Tab" or Arrows.
• System-reserved shortcuts cannot be used. For example "Ctrl+C", "Ctrl+Z".