4 Replies Latest reply on Aug 13, 2012 7:28 AM by Tim Read

Can you create a template to use multiple folder cards for different folders at different levels?

Catherine Smith Aug 9, 2012 4:08 PM

I'm trying to create a template in EPDM that creates a folder and within this folder, there are 6 new folders. 4 of the "second tier" folders need to have the same folder card type as the parent or "first tier" folder card. 1 of the "second tier" folders need to have a different folder card type. The last of the "second tier" folders needs another different folder card type. Is there a way to set up a single template to have three different folder card types assigned to the different folders as specified above? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Can you create a template to use multiple folder cards for different folders at different levels?

Craig Lalumiere Aug 9, 2012 4:13 PM (in response to Catherine Smith)

If you save the folder card in the folder you want it to reference it will use the folder card saved in it.
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  Catherine Smith Aug 9, 2012 4:26 PM (in response to Craig Lalumiere)
  
  That would definitely work after the folders are created, but I'm looking for a way to have the folder card added to the folder as the folder is being created by the template. Essentially, have the folder card assigned to specified folders within the template while the template is running.
  
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  - Re: Can you create a template to use multiple folder cards for different folders at different levels?
    
    Jason Capriotti Aug 9, 2012 4:39 PM (in response to Catherine Smith)
    
    Create one folder card for the root level of this folder structure, then add a tab control with tabs linked to another variable on the card maybe called "Folder Type". Then on each tab you can put what ever variables and controls you want. Then when you create your template, assign the "Folder Type" variable to each sub-folder to match each type. So you essentially get a different card for each folder, even though it's really only one card.
    
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    - Re: Can you create a template to use multiple folder cards for different folders at different levels?
      
      Tim Read Aug 13, 2012 7:28 AM (in response to Jason Capriotti)
      
      This is exactly what we have and it generally works well but you have to check very carefully that you have ALL of the template variables set correctly and mapped to the correct card variables within each of the folders of the template.
      
      The Template creation / editing tool is a bit awkward at times, especially with regards to changing variables - delete the wrong one (or the right one at the wrong time) and it can be horrible to track down and fix.
      
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