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Editing Templates Does Not Update Existing Documents

Learn how template updates work in Hoops and why editing a template only affects newly created SalesDocs, SalesPresentations, and SalesStores.

When you edit a template, the changes only apply to newly created:

Any documents created before the template update will remain unchanged.


How Templates Work

Templates act as a starting point when a new document is created.

Once the document is created:

  • Its settings become independent

  • It no longer stays linked to the template

This means:

  • Updating a template will affect future documents

  • Existing documents will keep their original settings


Example

You update your:

on a SalesDoc template.

Any new SalesDocs created from that template will use the updated settings.

Previously created SalesDocs will not change.


Why This Matters

This protects historical documents and prevents unexpected changes to:

  • Customer-facing quotes

  • Approved presentations

  • Existing SalesStores


Pro Tip

If you need major workflow changes, consider:

  • Updating your existing template

  • Or duplicating it and creating a new version

This allows you to preserve older workflows while introducing updated processes moving forward.

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