> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Templates

> Create a record template, choose its record type, and share or import templates between CADs.

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## What is a Record Template?

Every record in your CAD, from civilians and licences to arrest reports and warrants, is built from a record template. Templates live under **Records & Reports** → **Templates** in the CAD admin panel. New CADs come with ready-made templates you can edit, and you can add your own.

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## Creating a Template

<Steps>
  <Step title="Pick a type">
    Click **+** at the bottom of the list and choose a record type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the details">
    Name it and set any type options. See [Template Details](/CAD/Admin/template-editor#template-details).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build the layout">
    Add [sections](/CAD/Admin/template-editor#sections) and fields. The Record Preview updates as you go.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Record Types

<Expandable title="Record types">
  | Type | Used for |
  | - | - |
  | Civilian | Civilian characters. Only one allowed. |
  | Licence | Driving and other licences. |
  | Vehicle | Vehicle registrations. |
  | DMV Record | Other DMV documents, such as permits. |
  | BOLO | Be-on-the-lookout records. Only one allowed. |
  | Warrant | Warrants. |
  | Police Record / Report | Police panel records and reports, such as citations. |
  | Medical Record / Report | EMS panel records and reports. |
  | Fire Record / Report | Fire panel records and reports. |
  | DOT Record / Report | DOT panel records and reports. |
  | Law Record / Report | Law panel records and reports. |
</Expandable>

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## Sharing and Importing

Click **Share Template** to get an 8-letter code that another CAD can import within 7 days. To use one, click **Import share code** above the list, or **Import template** in the editor to replace the open template's layout with one of the same type.

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## Importing from Sonoran CAD

Click the orange **Import from Sonoran CAD** icon. You can import everything at once with your Sonoran Community ID and API key (needs a Sonoran Standard plan with the API enabled), or upload a record exported from Sonoran as JSON.

Imported templates need the [required fields](/CAD/Admin/template-editor#required-fields) for their type. Importing a Civilian or BOLO template replaces your existing one.

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