~~NOTOC~~ > User Manual #@IC_HTML@# > Functions > Projects ====== Save project as template ====== ---- > **Available from**\\ program version 3.2.0 > This function is only available in the Pro version. This function allows you to save an open project as a template. A project template file (*.icpt) contains the definitions for categories ({{:en:infra-convert:user:interface:icon_kategorien_einfach.png?nolink&15|}}), tags ({{:en:infra-convert:user:interface:icon_kennzeichen_einfach.png?nolink&15|}}), stamp templates ({{:en:infra-convert:user:interface:icon_stempelvorlage_einfach.png?nolink&15|}}) and classes ({{:en:infra-convert:user:interface:icon_klassen_einfach.png?nolink&15|}}) in addition to the project structure. Unlike a project file (*.icpx), drawing sheets and characteristics are not saved. {{ :en:infra-convert:user:functions:projektvorlage_erstellen_uebersicht.png?nolink | }} \\ //**__Inhalt__**//  • [[#Workflow]]\\  • [[#Customization]] \\ ==== Workflow ==== |< 100% 5% 15% 40% 40%>| ^ Step ^^ Action ^ Result ^ ^ [1] ^ [Optional]\\ Prepare class definitions | Class definitions can only be edited in the corresponding configuration file.\\  **See** Administrator's Manual > Configuration and Import > [[en:infra-convert:dev:characteristicclasses|Parameter file "CharacteristicClasses"]]\\ \\ Erstellen Sie anschließend ein neues Projekt, um die geänderten Klassendefinitionen einzuladen.\\  **See** Functions > Projects > [[en:infra-convert:user:functions:newproject|Create new project]] || ^ 2 ^ Prepare project | In the opened project, adjust the definitions for categories, labels, and stamp templates as desired (**Edit** (menu bar) > **Project settings**). Besides, title and description for project and test plan as well as test plan attributes can be customized. | The project is configured as desired. | ^ 3 ^ Create template | **1)** Click **Save as Template…** under **File** (menu bar). | **1)** The Save dialog opens and shows the default folder for project templates. | ^ ::: ^ ::: | **2)** If necessary, navigate to an alternate location, customize the template file name, and click **Save**. | **2)** The template is saved. Any drawing sheets and characteristic data contained in the project are not saved in this. The project remains open. | \\ ==== Customization ==== You can influence this function via the following settings: **Default Project Template Folder** Change the project template folder. The template files in this folder are displayed as a list in the user interface.\\ **See** Settings > Settings > General > [[en:infra-convert:user:config:general#project_group|“Project” group]] ---- **Go to previous page**\\ Functions > Projects > [[en:infra-convert:user:functions:saveprojectas|Save project as]] **Go to next page**\\ Functions > Projects > [[en:infra-convert:user:functions:closeproject|Close project]]