Your own copy of a shared template is a new design in your account. It is not a co-edited document nor a live link to the author.
What you will learn
- What gets transferred into the copy.
- Which changes are not passed between the copy and the original.
- How to take care of your variation.
Original vs. your copy
| Event | What happens |
|---|---|
| You edit colors in your copy | The author's original remains unchanged. |
| The author later adds a new row | It is not automatically added to your existing copy. |
| The author turns off sharing | Your previously created copy stays in your account. |
| You delete your copy | Neither the original nor other users' copies are affected. |
| You export your variation | The ZIP is generated from the current state of your copy. |
How to work with the copy correctly
After acquiring the template, rename it according to your project. Go through the sample content and replace everything intended to represent your site. Also check third-party modules (Phoca Cart and similar). Their type may be visible in the design, but the corresponding extension must be installed separately on the target Joomla site.
If you want to use a newer version of the original design later, create another copy from the gallery and compare the changes manually. The application does not offer automatic merging of two separate templates.
Independence means protection
You can delete rows, change skins, and try new layouts without worrying about ruining the work of the author or other users.