IMPAX 6.5.1 Client Knowledge Base: Extended > Administering IMPAX > Configuring printers and printing options > Defining Composite Layout templates for printing
You can create completely new Composite Layout print template or base them on existing templates, as described in this topic.
![]() | Note: You cannot change film size, orientation, and matrix size values (number of columns by rows) in copied templates. |
To copy a Composite Layout print template
From the Configure drawer menu
, select Preferences.
In the navigation pane, select a top-level role.
Composite Layouts added to one top-level role become available in all top-level roles.
In the details pane, expand the Image Area bar.
Switch to the Composite Layout tab.
From the Layout Name list, select the name of the template to copy.
Click Copy.
Type a new Layout Name.
Each template must have a different name.
In the preview grid, adjust the image and text elements as required.
To add image or text elements, right-click an empty area and select the appropriate option from the menu.
Move the grid elements by dragging them.
Resize grid elements by dragging their control handles.
Delete grid elements by right-clicking them and selecting Delete.
When you have finished adjusting the grid elements, click Save.
The template information is displayed in preview mode. The copied template is available for selection when using the Composite Layout tool.
Topic number: 8189 Applies to: IMPAX 6.5.1 Client Knowledge Base |