Using Templates

Use Templates to speed up the design process so that Users can customise content rather than having to start from scratch building Layout designs. Streamline content creation with pre-designed Layouts to allow Users to concentrate on the core content whilst maintaining company/industry visual set standards and guidelines.

How-to Video

Published Layouts as Templates

Layouts created in the Layout Editor can be saved for future selection as a Template after Publishing:

• From the Layout Editor, open the top menu.
• From the drop down, select Save Template.
• Complete all the relevant form field, opting to include all Widgets to the Template design if required.
• Save.

Published Layouts can also be saved as a Template from the Layouts grid:

• Navigate to Layouts under the Design section of the main CMS menu.
• Use the row menu for a Published Layout and select Save Template.
• Complete form fields and Save.

Layouts with the tag ‘Template’ will also add the Layout to your list of Template designs!

Using Templates to create new Layout designs

Create a new design for your Layout using a Template from inside the Layout Editor:

• Click to open the Toolbox.

• Select the Search for Layout Templates button.

• Use the filters to narrow down search results.

• Drag and drop the selected Template to the canvas.

• Customise or add items as required.

• Use the top menu to Publish once happy with the design.

Xibo Exchange Templates

Select from an updated catalogue of Xibo Template designs. Each Template has been created using established design standards and can serve as a great starting point to create professional looking content without extensive design skills. Templates are fully customisable and can be adapted to suit content needs.

Xibo Templates are available from inside the Layout Editor:

• Click to open the Toolbox.
• Select the Xibo Exchange button.
• Use the filters to narrow down search results.
• Drag and drop the selected Template to the canvas.
• Customise / adapt as required.
• Use the top menu to Publish once happy with the design.

NOTE: Selecting a Template will replace the Layout design you are currently working on with the selected Template. This action is irreversible and so must be used with caution.

Further Reading

Creating Layouts using the Layout Editor

Editing Tools

FAQ’s

Where can I view/edit my saved Templates?

Layouts which have been saved as Templates are viewed and managed from the Templates page under the Design section of the main CMS menu.

I don’t see the Xibo Exchange button from the Toolbox?

These Templates are enabled by default for new Xibo Cloud Hosting customers. If you are upgrading from an earlier version you will need to enable the Xibo Exchange Connector found under the Administrator section of the main CMS menu.

On-premise installations do not have these Templates enabled by default. Enable the Xibo Exchange Connector found under the Administrator section of the main CMS menu.