HotDocs Author workflow — Manage Components

Using a Different Component File for a Template

A template can use its own component file or share one with other templates. You can choose which component file a template uses when you create it, or change it afterwards.

To use a different component file when creating a template

  1. Open the New Template dialog box and enter the details for your template.
  2. From the Use existing component file list, select the component file you want to use. If you don't select one, HotDocs creates a new component file with the same name as the template.
  3. Click OK.

To use a different component file for an existing template

  1. Open the Template Properties dialog.
  2. From the Component File drop-down, select the component file you want to use.
  3. Click OK.