General
Layers Transform Panel
The Layers Transform Panel allows you to precisely adjust size, position, alignment, opacity, and skew for any layer in your template, including images, texts, uploaded photos, and cliparts. Transform Panel 1. Alignment Tools The row of alignment icons at the top lets you quickly position a layer relative to the canvas: Align left Align center horizontally Align right Align top Align miFew readersGeneral
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 Create a template To get started: Go to the "Templates" tab in the sidebar. Click the + Add button to create a new tempFew readers
Personalization Types
Photo Upload Customization
Photo Upload Personalization allows your customers to upload their own images. It's perfect for personalized gifts, custom posters, pet portraits, and more. This guide walks you through how to set it up in your template. 1. Add an Image Layer To begin: Go to your template and click on the Image tab from the left sidebar. Select an existing image or upload one. Click on the image to place it on your canvas. You can resize, reposition, or rotate the image freely. Use this image as theSome readersImage selections
This article covers how to enable image-based customization through the Image Folder feature in Customix. This is ideal for clipart-style personalization, such as selecting hairstyle, outfit, or pet images—but it can also be used for any image-based choice (e.g. product color option, badges). 1. Add Image Folders layer Go to Assets Images, and upload your images to organized folders. Each folder should contain a specific category of options (e.g., Hair, Shirt, Eyes). ThFew readersImage Color Settings
When you add a placeholder image to your template, you will see an Image Color section on the right panel. This feature allows you to control how the image will appear in your design, and it also applies to the image your customers upload on the storefront. Image color options Customix currently supports three image color modes: 1. Full Color Displays the image in its original colorFew readersCrossword Effect
The Crossword Effect in Customix allows you to transform customer-input text into a crossword-style layout, where each character is displayed inside a styled tile. This feature is perfect for pillows, posters, and gifts where you want to display names, words, or initials in a fun crossword/grid format. 1. Add a Crossword Element Go to Templates → open your template. In the left toolbar, click Elements. Select the Crossword icon (the grid icon). A default crossword layoFew readersStarmap Customization
Customix now supports a new special customization type called Starmap, allowing you to generate a star map based on a specific date, location, and sky configuration. This feature is ideal for anniversary gifts, wedding gifts, baby birth posters, memorial gifts, and personalized astronomy-themed products. 1. Where to Find Starmap Inside the Template Editor: Go to Templates → open any template On the left panel, click the Elements tab Select the Starmap iconFew readersAdvanced Text Personalization Settings
This guide covers the advanced settings available for text personalization in Customix. If you have not set up basic text personalization yet, please follow the introductory guide first: 👉 Basic Text Personalization Guide: https://customix.crisp.help/en/article/text-personalization-uswx0p/ Once you understand the fundamentals, you can use the following advanced tools to further enhance your text layers. 1. Prefix &Few readersCalendar Customization
Customix now supports a fully dynamic Calendar customization element, allowing you to create personalized date-based gifts such as wedding calendars, baby birth calendars, anniversary reminders, and more. 1. Where to Find the Calendar Element Go to Templates Open any template On the left toolbar, click Elements Select the Calendar icon A calendar layout will appear in your design. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/3/c/1/b3c1fc6f21f6e800/imaFew readersText personalization
This guide walks you through setting up text personalization in your Customix template. Use this feature to allow your customers to personalize a text field, such as adding a name, message, or quote. 1. Add a Text Layer To begin: In the Template editor, click on the Text tab from the left sidebar. Type your default text (e.g., "Your text"). Click Add text to place it on the canvas. Once added, you can resize, change the color, and rotate it as needed. Default text (https://stSome readersFurther Settings of Custom Text
When you add a Custom Text layer into a design, you can access advanced settings to control how the text behaves and looks. These options help merchants add fixed elements, adjust spacing, and apply special visual effects. 1. Prefix & Suffix Prefix: Adds a fixed text element before the customer’s input. Suffix: Adds a fixed text element after the customer’s input. 👉 Example: If you set Prefix = “The” and Suffix = “End”, and your customer enters Custom Text, tFew readers
Conditional Option Sets
Add-on Price Setup (Extra Fee for Special Options)
You might want to add a small extra charge when customers choose certain customization options. For example, if a shopper picks 2 dogs instead of 1 dog, you can set up an additional fee inside Customix. Extra fee for specific option Here’s how you can do it: Step 1. Create an Extra Fee Product in Shopify In your Shopify Admin, go to Products and click Add product. GiveFew readersAdvanced Layer & Option Set Settings
Customix provides a set of advanced tools that help you manage complicated templates more efficiently. These features are designed for merchants who work with multiple layers, duplicated structures, or complex personalization logic. 1. Shared Personalization (Copy Personalization Settings) Instead of editing each layer one-by-one, you can copy personalization settings from any “master layer” to other layers. How it works: Select the layer with your desired configuration ClickFew readersConditional Option Sets
Conditional Option Sets allow you to create smarter, more dynamic personalization experiences for your customers. With this feature, you can control not only how the customization options are displayed but also which ones are shown depending on the customer’s selections. What Are Option Sets? Option Sets are a powerful way to organize and control personalization layers within your design. Instead of having all customization options shown at once, Option Sets allow you to: Reorder how optionSome readersGroup Option Sets
Group Option Sets is a feature in Customix Product Personalizer that helps you manage options that visually change together across different parent selections. It ensures that when a customer switches a main option (like color), other related design components (like layers or item parts) automatically update while keeping their corresponding value. When to Use Group Option Sets Group Option Sets is perfect when your design has multiple layers or parts that change depending on another parent oFew readers