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Spec Template

The Specification Template section enables you to create and manage reusable measurement templates for your styles. These templates, often called "spec sheets," define the POMs (Point of Measure), grading rules, and tolerances that form the foundation of technical development.

Spec Template

By creating master templates, you can standardise measurements across similar product types (e.g., Men's Tees, Women's Denim). This ensures consistency, reduces manual data entry, and provides clear instructions for pattern makers, sample rooms, and factories.

The Specification Templates section allows you to build a consistent set of measurement standards that can be applied across styles. These templates help ensure that critical technical specifications are not overlooked and provide traceability throughout the design and production workflow.

Spec Template Overview

Quick Check - Before You Start
  • You can edit Site Settings › Style › Specification Template
  • Configure or confirm Size Scales before linking templates to a scale
  • Know your Reference Size, Unit, and POM naming rules so measurements stay consistent

Managing Specification Templates

Add Specification Template

  1. Click the Add New button at the top left.
  2. Enter the required fields.
  3. Click Save to create the new template.

Add Specification Template

Available Fields

Field Description
Code Editable, mandatory. System-generated or manually entered.
Description Free text field.
Size Scale Select from the dropdown. Options are configured in Site Settings › Style › Size Scales.
Reference Size Depends on the selected size scale. Once selected from the dropdown, the Measurement section is displayed.
Unit Select from: CM, inch, or MM.
Sketches Upload sample sketches or create a new blank image. Click to add sketches from your image library, or create a new blank image to use as a placeholder or drawing canvas. This mirrors the functionality in Style › Specification › Sketches.
Measurement Depends on Size Scale and Reference Size. Click the plus (+) icon to add a measurement or heading.
• Add Measurement pop-up – Displays the grading template (unit and size scale) with:
Description (mandatory, free text)
Grade Type (dropdown: Single, Multiple, Exact)
Grade (numerical values only)
POM (free text; see Specification POM), Reference Size Measurement (numerical values only), Tol + and Tol -.
• Add Heading pop-up – Text box for naming the heading.

Edit Specification Template

  1. Click the pen icon next to the template you want to update.
  2. Make the necessary changes to the template details.
  3. Click Save to apply the changes.

Edit Specification Template

Delete Specification Template

Common Pitfall

Deleting a template can break traceability for styles that were built from it. Disable templates you no longer assign to new styles when you must keep historical spec data.

  • Single delete: Click the trashcan icon next to a template and confirm the action to remove it.

Single Delete Specification Template

  • Bulk delete: Select multiple templates using the checkboxes, then click the delete button that appears at the top of the table.

Bulk Delete Specification Templates

Copy Spec Template

Use this action to create a new template based on an existing one. All details from the source template are copied, including sketches, measurements, and values.

  1. Click the copy icon next to the template you want to duplicate.
  2. The Add Spec Template pop-up opens with all details pre-populated from the copied template.
  3. Update the template name or version as needed.
  4. Click Save to create the new template.

Copy Spec Template

Download PDF

Export a single specification template as a PDF document for sharing or printing.

  1. Click the download PDF icon next to the template you want to export.
  2. A PDF file downloads containing the specification template details and images from the Sketches section.

Download PDF

Download Excel

Export a single specification template as an Excel spreadsheet for editing or offline use.

  1. Click the download Excel icon next to the template you want to export.
  2. An .xlsx file downloads containing the specification template data without the images from Sketches.

Use this format when you need the measurement data in a spreadsheet for analysis or further editing.

Download Excel

Other Actions

  • Filter – Toggle the view between Enabled and Disabled templates. Filter
  • Export – Download the full list of spec templates in .xlsx format. Export
  • History – Export a change log for auditing or historical review. History

Table Flexibility

You can tailor the spec template table to suit your workflow using the following controls:

Feature Description
Sort by Ascending or Descending Reorder templates alphabetically or by the last modified date.
Pin Column Lock key columns in place for persistent visibility while scrolling.
Autosize This Column Automatically fit the specific column width to its contents.
Autosize All Columns Apply autosizing to all columns.
Choose Columns Show or hide individual table columns for a cleaner view.
Reset Columns Restore the default table layout.

Customisable Table

Tips
  • Create master templates: Build base templates for core product types (e.g., T-Shirt Block, Standard Jean Fit) to save time and ensure consistency when creating new styles.
  • Use clear versioning: Adopt a clear naming convention for versions (e.g., V1_Initial, V2_FitSample) to track the evolution of a spec and avoid confusion.
  • Archive, don't delete: Disable old or unused spec templates instead of deleting them to preserve the historical data of any linked styles.
  • Use exports for audits: Download the template list regularly for progress reviews and to track specification updates across your product range.
  • Document template purposes: Record the intended use of each template to help team members select the right one when creating new styles.

Troubleshooting

Why is the Measurement section not showing when I edit a template?

Size Scale and Reference Size must be selected before measurement rows appear.

Steps to resolve:

  1. Open the template for edit
  2. Choose Size Scale from the dropdown (configured under Site Settings › Style › Size Scales)
  3. Pick Reference Size, then add measurements
Why do POM labels not match our tech packs?

Free-text POM names should follow your Specification POM library.

Steps to resolve:

  1. Standardise POM records in Site Settings › Style › Specification POM
  2. Re-open the template and align POM text to the library naming
Why is my exported Excel missing sketches?

Excel export contains measurement data only, not sketch images, by design.

Steps to resolve:

  1. Use Download PDF when you need visuals included
  2. Keep sketches maintained in the Sketches section for PDF output