Although you don't need to create a template from every layout you make, it certainly can make things easier if you have layouts you use over and over again. When you create a template, it either contains a fold pattern or it doesn't. If you don't use a fold pattern you can adjust gutters and margins, and other elements, in the workspace of the Press Runs view. After setting up the layout, you can save it as a template. It is then available for other jobs and appears in the Layouts pane.

Creating an imposition

1. In the Resources pane, click the Media list.
2. Double-click Press Sheet Size.
   The media is added to the workspace in the Press Runs view.
3. Click the Stock panel list.
4. Double-click 25 in × 38 in (B1) (metric: 635 mm x 965.2 mm).
   The stock is added to the workspace. 
5. Click the Marks panel list.
6. In the Tutorial group, double-click ColorBar. 
   The color bar is added.
7. Select Job > Create Imposition.
8. In the Imposition dialog box, make the necessary changes.
   Do not make any changes at this time.
9. Click OK.

Note: Since we didn't change the horizontal and vertical values in the Number of Imposed Pages section, Preps created a 16-page signature.

Saving the layout as a template

1. Click the layout in the workspace.
2. In the gutter value boxes at the top of the layout, and working from left to right, set the following values:
   • 0
   • 0
   • 0.25 (6.35 mm)
   • 0.25 (6.35 mm)
   • 0
   • 0
3. Click the vertical values, the middle-right of the layout, and change them to 1 inch (25 mm) each.
4. To number the pages, click the Page Numbering tool  , and then click the pages in the correct order.
   Note: As you number the pages, they are grayed out. If you try to number a page that exceeds the number of pages allowed on the layout, Preps warns you that it is out of range. If you number a page incorrectly, type the page number into the Page Number box and then click the page to which you want to assign that number.
5. In the Press Runs List, Signatures column, click Untitled Signature and name your signature 16-page perfect bound
6. Select File > Save As Template.
7. Click OK.
8. Type a meaningful name for the new template.
9. Click Save. 
   The new template is added to the list of templates in the Layouts pane and is searchable using the Search tool. 

Note: If you are using a Prinergy Workflow system, you could print at this point, since the Pages List is populated with blank pages equal to the number of pages on your signature. If you are using a Kodak Prinergy Evo Workflow or another workflow system, you still need to add pages and create a run list.