Making a template module
A template module is a group of templates contained in a single
.jar file that can be distributed as needed, either internally or to customers.
Prerequisites: One or more templates, which have been previously created and tested, exist. The Template side bar is open.
This procedure explains how to group one or more existing templates into a
.jar file.
Perform the following steps:
- In the Template side bar, expand the
Templatefolder. - Select one or more templates, right-click and select
Make Moduleor click the
(Make Module) icon in the Template sidebar header.The Module Info window opens.
- Fill in these properties and click OK.The system uses the
moduleNameas the.jarname as well as the node name in the Template side bar. - To view templates in the module that you have created, do one of the following:
- In the Template side bar, select the
Modulefolder from the drop-down list.Available template modules display in the Template side bar.
- In the Nav tree, expand and navigate to your new
.jarfile.
- In the Template side bar, select the
NOTE: A template stored in a module cannot be edited. If opened, you see ReadOnly in the top left corner of the Template View. To make any changes you must first click Save As and save the template as a new template in the templates folder.