Creating a Distribution Template

You can create a distribution template in the Distribution Editor.

Procedure

  1. In the Project Explorer, double-click a distribution file.
    The distribution file opens in the Distribution Editor.
  2. Optionally add one or more nodes to the canvas.
  3. Click Export Template.
    The Export Template Configuration dialog displays.
  4. In the Enter or select the parent folder field, accept the default parent folder or type or select a new folder.
  5. In the File name field, accept the default name or type a new one.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Choose a template configuration.
    • Use nodes in canvas - exports the logical environment displayed in the canvas.
    • Export template in distribution - exports the logical environment chosen in the Creation Pattern field of the Logical Environment screen of the Distribution wizard.
  8. Click Finish.
    A logical environment template with the extension .logical is created in the folder specified above.