# Creating and Assigning New Layouts

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Initially, no l ayouts are configured in the System. A new layout can be created locally just for the session or saved for an entire System, and can be created for one or more specific users or for all users on a System. A new layout can be created and saved whether or not it contains any items. Layouts can also be assigned by User Role (s ee "Roles Management").

When you configure a new layout, an asterisk will automatically be added to the caption to indicate unsaved changes.

To create and save a new layout for a specific user

1.Open a new t ab.

2.Right-click on a user name in Resource Tree and choose New Layout in the context menu.

3.In the New Layout dialog that opens, enter a layout name and click OK.

4. A new tab will open containing the new empty layout.

5.Add and configure items as desired.

6.Right-click on the viewing grid or on the tab name in the Navigation Panel to save the layout with content.

The new layout will display under the selected user's name in the Resource Tree for the current and future sessions. Playback state, speed, position, and rotation settings for all items are saved and will be applied when the layout is reopened.

To share a layout with other users

In the Resource Tree, d rag-and-drop a layout name from one user to another. It will appear as a "Shared Layout" for the new user, and be added to the Layouts list for System Owners and Administrators where it can be assigned to custom users and User Roles from the User Settings dialog.