Copying a layout

You can make a copy of any existing layout and use it as a starting point for a new layout. The copy is identical to the existing layout, including the page assignments and widgets.

Procedure

  1. Open the Commerce Composer tool.
  2. HCL Commerce Version 9.1.16.0 or later Open Management Center tools and from the left navigation menu, click Business tools > Store Management > Commerce Composer.
  3. List and then copy the layout. Use one of these methods:
    OptionDescription
    Method 1: list the layout according to the page it is assigned to
    1. In the explorer view, expand the Content Pages or Catalog Pages for store folder until the page is listed. If the page is in the Content Pages folder, click the folder.
    2. Right-click the page, and then click Show Layout List.
    3. In the Layout List view, right-click the row that contains the layout that you want to copy.
    4. Click Create Copy.

      A copy of the layout opens.

    Method 2: list the layout directly
    1. In the explorer view, click the Layouts folder, or click a subfolder that contains the layout that you want to copy.
    2. In the Layout List view, click the row that contains the layout that you want to copy.
    3. In the toolbar, click Copy iconCopy.
    4. In the toolbar, click Paste iconPaste.

      A copy of the layout opens.

  4. In the Layout name field, change the name to a suitable name.
  5. Make any additional changes to the layout.
  6. Click Save.