Welcome to the CHILI Publisher BackOffice! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key features and functionalities of the BackOffice, where your designers can create templates for use within Lytho Tempo.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Navigating the BackOffice
  • Resources Panel
  • Settings Panel
  • Documents Panel
• The BackOffice Editor

Navigating the BackOffice

The BackOffice is organized into three main panels: Resources, Settings, and System. You’ll primarily spend your time within the Resources and Settings panels, so let's explore what each of these areas offers.

Resources Panel

In the Resources panel, you can view and manage your documents, which are the templates you’re building. Additionally, you’ll find the fonts and assets used in your base design. Here’s what you can do:

• View Documents: Access and organize your templates efficiently.
• Manage Fonts: Choose and add the fonts that will enhance your designs.
• Assets: Upload and maintain the visual assets necessary for your templates.

Settings Panel

The Settings panel is where you can define presets and options that can be reused across your smart templates. Key features include:

• PDF Export Settings: Specify how you want your end users to export their Tempo templates. Create PDF export options for your stakeholders to choose from. Your account has some default presets that you can use as-is or modify as necessary. These options include settings like "Crops + Bleeds" and "High Resolution PDF."
• Image Conversion Presets: Your users can also export their templates as image files. Modify the JPG and PNG image presets already loaded into your system or create new ones if needed.
  
• Barcode Types: Configure barcode or QR code options to add to your templates. A practical example is creating a business card with a QR code linked to your LinkedIn profile or Calendly link.

Documents Panel

Most of your template-building work will occur in the Documents panel. Here, you’ll use the Editor to create and customize templates for various purposes.

• Folder Structure: Double-click Templates are organized in a folder structure similar to a server, making it easy to navigate and manage your projects. 
  • While you should not modify the folder structure that connects the CHILI BackOffice to your DAM (Documents \ Lytho \ [your unique DAM number] \ Template), you can add folders within this path to organize your input files.
• Accessing the Editor: Click on a template to open the BackOffice Editor.

The BackOffice Editor

The BackOffice Editor is where the magic happens! You can either import your existing Adobe InDesign files or create templates directly within the editor—whichever suits your designer's preference. Here’s what to explore:

• Insert Frames: Add text frames, image placeholders, shapes, or barcodes to your design.
• Variable Data Setup: Configure the logic for your end templates. For instance, you can set up an image variable that enables users to replace images when they create their own templates in Tempo.