Make an existing component a template

You can edit the properties of an existing component to identify it as a template. Keep in mind that Inspire provides built-in templates that you can use and edit. Identifying a component as a template adds it to the Available Templates list that users see when creating components.

You must have permission to create templates.

  • Only users with the following permissions can create templates:
    • Administrator permissions.
    • Access to the Content Browser module, and listed as a user for the can_create_template property.
    • Access to the Content Browser module, and belonging to a role that listed for the can_create_template property.
  • If you are an administrator, to grant permissions, refer to Allow users to create a template.

Even if you don't have permissions to create a template, you can still access a component's Details and add or remove the Template property.

To make an existing component a template:
  1. Click Components_TopMenuOpt Components.
  2. In the Folders pane, navigate to the folder where you've saved the component.
  3. In the Components pane, select the component you want to open, right-click and then select Details.
    Note: You can also open component details by clicking the Options menu and selecting Details.
  4. Click the Properties tab.
  5. Click the Add button.
  6. On the Available Properties dialog, select the Template option and click Add.
  7. On the Properties tab, click Save.
    The next time a user creates a component, they can select your template in Available Templates.