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Creating a new object from a template

You can create a new object in Content Manager using an approved template stored in the repository. The template contains a standardized approach for tagging your XML data according to the DTDs approved by your organization.

Before you begin

  • The template you use must be available in Content Manager before you create the new object.
  • You must have permission to edit and store objects in the Content Manager repository.

About this task

This topic describes steps to complete the task in Authoring Bridge. You can also create new objects in Organize Space or in Draft Space as new components in a document.

Procedure

  1. In your authoring tool, select Tridion Docs > New .
    The Select template dialog appears.
  2. Select the template you want to use from the appropriate tab, then click Next.
  3. Select the folder in which you want to store the object.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Give the new object a title and enter other properties, as needed.
  6. Click OK to save the new object.