Once you've configured your chart, you can save the configuration as a template for future use. This allows you to easily recreate similar charts without needing to reconfigure the settings each time. Follow these steps to save a chart as a template:

I.Building a template

1.Navigate to Save Template

After setting up the chart (by selecting the chart type, dimensions, fields, and calculations type), locate the Save Template button at the top of the interface, right next to the "Templates" dropdown.

2.Enter a Template Name

Give your template a meaningful name to help identify it later or it can be automatically generated by AI. This will allow you to easily apply this template to future charts

3.Save

After naming the template, click on the Save Template button.

Your template will now be saved and can be accessed from the "Templates" dropdown for future use.

After creating a template in Chart Factory, you can find and manage your templates in the Template Picker section. This section is divided into three main categories for easy access:

My Templates: This section displays the templates that you have personally created or customized. You can view the details and manage each template directly from here.
Shared Templates: These are templates that have been shared with you by other users or teams. This allows for better collaboration and consistency in reporting.
Default Templates: This section includes pre-built templates that come with the plugin to help you get started quickly. These templates cover common use cases, such as time tracking and issue reporting.

Simply navigate through each section to find the template that suits your needs.

II.MANAGING EXSTING TEMPLATES

1.Managing My Templates

Once you've created a template in Chart Factory for Jira, you have several management options when saving it. These actions resetting, copying, or deleting a template allow you to maintain flexibility while working with pre-existing chart templates. Below are the steps to manage a template:

Applying a Saved Template:

Managing Templates in Folders

When viewing or managing your templates in the My Templates section, you can organize and navigate your templates within folders. Here, you can see how to access templates under a specific category or folder.

Selecting a Template: Click on a folder, such as "Time Reports," to view the templates stored within it. In this example, the "Total Time Spent By Status" bar chart template is displayed.
Template Actions: You can perform actions on individual templates or groups of templates, such as:
- Moving templates between folders using the Move option.
- Deleting templates using the Delete option.
- Applying selected templates by clicking Apply.
Searching for Templates: Use the search bar at the top to quickly locate templates by name within your folder.

By managing templates in folders, you can keep your work organized and quickly access what you need.

Load a Template

Go to the Templates dropdown menu and select a pre-existing template created by the user.
The chart configuration will automatically be populated with the settings from the chosen template.

Reset Template

Reset the Template Configuration:

If you've applied a template but want to start over with default settings, click the Reset button.
This action will revert all fields and options back to their default states, allowing you to begin a new configuration without any template presets.

Copy Template

Duplicate an Existing Template:

If you wish to create a similar chart but with minor adjustments, you can duplicate the current template.
Click the Copy Template button to create a copy of the template.
The duplicated template will appear in your list of templates, allowing you to modify it without affecting the original.

Delete Template

Remove a Template:

If a template is no longer needed, you can permanently delete it by clicking the Delete Template button.
Confirm the deletion when prompted, and the template will be removed from the template list.
This action cannot be undone, so ensure the template is no longer needed before deletion.

2.Managing Shared Templates

In Chart Factory for Jira, you also have the option to use templates that have been shared with you by other users. While working with Shared Templates, the actions you can take are similar to those available with My Templates, with some differences: you cannot save changes directly to a shared template. Instead, you can only save a copy of the template , and shared templates cannot be deleted.

3.Managing Default Templates

In addition to my templates and shared templates, Chart Factory for Jira provides a set of Default Templates that serve as predefined templates for common use cases. These templates behave in the same way as Shared Templates.

III.ACCESSING TEMPLATES VIA THE NAVIGATION ICON

In addition to managing templates through the main chart configuration panel, Chart Factory for Jira offers a convenient way to access and manage your templates directly from the navigation bar. This is particularly useful when you want quick access to your saved templates.

1.Accessing "My Templates", "Shared Templates", and "Default Templates"

Selecting Your Template Category:

My Templates: Select this option to access all templates you have personally saved. You can edit, copy, or delete them.
Shared Templates: Any templates shared within your Jira environment can be accessed from the Shared Templates section. These templates can be copied or used, but modifications must be saved as new copies.
Addon Templates: This category combines both My Templates and Shared Templates into one view, giving you a comprehensive list of all templates available to you, whether created by you or shared by others.
Default Templates: Predefined templates available for standard usage. These templates follow the same behavior as shared templates but cannot be deleted.

2.Selecting and Deleting a Template

In Chart Factory for Jira, users have the ability to select and manage chart templates, which help streamline the process of configuring charts by reusing predefined settings. This section explains how to select a template and, if necessary, delete a template from the current chart configuration