Creating a template is the first step in setting up a customizable product in Customix. In this section, we’ll walk you through the basics of template creation, including how to set up your print file, manage layers, and create layout variations.

1. Create a New Template

To get started:
Go to the "Templates" tab in the sidebar.
Click the + Add button to create a new template.
A pop-up will appear for you to set up the template name, print file size, and unit.

You have two options to define the print area:
Manually enter the Width and Height.
Import from product base: Click "Import from product base" to automatically apply the size of an existing product in your base library.
This print file determines the printable canvas area used in your design and output file.

2. Understanding Layers

Once your template is created, you can start adding layers to design your product:
Text Layer: Add customizable text.
Image Layer: Add custom or fixed images.
Clipart Layer: Upload image assets and allow customers to switch options.
Layers represent each individual element on your design canvas. To rename a layer, double-click the layer name in the sidebar.
You can drag to reposition layers, resize them, and control their order of visibility (top to bottom).

3. Create Layouts

Layouts let you offer multiple design variations within a single template. For example, if you want to provide:
A layout with 1 dog, and
A layout with 2 dogs, you can create both under the same template, and let customers switch between them.
To create a layout:
Click Create layout.
Design separately in each layout tab.
Each layout can have unique combinations of layers, giving merchants full flexibility over design configurations.

Updated on: 17/06/2025