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Change the Template Type

On the Designer Side, go to the Top Menu Bar.
Click on the pink Badge stating the current Template Type (e.g. "Standalone") next to the Template Name. This will open up the "Template Type" Dialog.

Top Menu Bar > Template Type

Select a new Template Type by clicking on the "Design" or "Base" Tab and click "Save" (Learn more about Template Types here).

Top Menu Bar > Template Type Dialog

Notice: You cannot change the Template Type to "Design Template" without selecting a "Base Template" for it. Learn more about Base & Design Templates here.

Tip: In the "Template Type" Dialog you can also make this Template a Library. Learn more about Libraries here.


Template Types



Template TypeDescription
StandaloneThis is the standard Printess Template. Resource Libraries and Dropshipper Connections can be added, saved, and modified without depending on a Base or Design Template.
DesignWhen loaded on Buyer Side, a Design Template will be merged into the connected Base Template and adjust its Document Properties accordingly. You can also add multiple Resource Libraries to a Design Template, containing Fonts, Colors or Snippets.
BaseA Base Template is used to determine all Document Properties for connected Design Templates, like Document Page Size, Preview and Production Output Settings. Base Templates can also be directly linked to your Dropshipper and be given a Product Definition in the "Template Type" Dialog.


Read more about "Template Types" in our Manual.

Updated on: 18/09/2023