Convert an existing layout into a reusable template that other users can find and use.

Before you begin

Make sure you have:

  • access to Admin Tools in S.A.M.;
  • the layout you want to convert; and
  • a clear screenshot of the layout preview to use as the template thumbnail.

1. Take a screenshot of the layout preview

Open the layout preview and take a clear screenshot. You will upload this image as the template thumbnail in Step 9.

Layout preview showing an analog clock on a dark background

2. Go to Admin Tools

From the main menu, select Admin Tools.

S.A.M. layout editor with Admin Tools highlighted in the main menu

3. Open Templates

Under Admin Tools, select Templates.

S.A.M. Admin page with Templates highlighted under System Setup

4. Select Import

On the Templates page, select Import to create a template from an existing layout.

Templates page with the Import button highlighted

5. Select the layout

Use the layout list in the Template Import window to select the layout you want to convert.

Template Import dialog with the layout selector at the top

6. Add the template label and description

Enter a clear Label and a short Description that explains what the template is used for.

Template Import dialog with Label and Description fields highlighted

7. Select a category

Choose the category that best describes the layout’s purpose or format.

Template Import dialog with the Category menu expanded

8. Add tags

Add relevant tags to make the template easier to find. Separate each tag with a comma.

For example: Media, HTML, Weather

Template Import dialog with the Tags field highlighted

9. Upload the template thumbnail

Select Choose File, then upload the layout-preview screenshot you created in Step 1. This image will be used as the template thumbnail.

Template Import dialog highlighting the Choose File control for uploading a thumbnail

10. Save the template

Review the label, description, category, tags, and thumbnail. When everything is correct, select Save.

Expected result

The layout is now available as a reusable template.

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