Update design information

Update design information

The update design information feature allows you to modify the metadata associated with a design in Wilcom Library. Keeping design information up to date ensures designs are easy to find, correctly categorized, and ready for production workflows.

Open the design information pane

To update a design:
  1. Select a design in My Designs.
  2. The Design Information pane opens. You can view and edit design information from this pane.

Edit design metadata

The Summary tab contains the design’s metadata.

Select a field to edit its value. You can update:
Field
Details
Title and description
A clear name and description that help identify the design and understand its purpose.
Customer
The client associated with the design, used to organize and locate designs for specific customers.
Status
The current stage of the design in your workflow, such as 'requested', 'in progress', or 'approved'.
Decoration area
The location on the garment or product where the design will be applied.
Tags
Keywords used to categorize the design and make it easier to search and filter.
Notes
Additional information or instructions related to the design, such as production details or comments.

Update design details

You can refine design information to improve organization and searchability. For example:
  1. Update the title to better describe the design
  2. Assign or change the customer
  3. Set or update the status to reflect workflow progress
  4. Select the correct decoration area
These fields help categorize designs and support filtering.

Add tags and notes

Tags and notes provide additional context for your designs.
  1. Tags help you quickly search and filter designs.
  2. Notes can include instructions, comments, or production details.
You can add, edit, or remove tags and notes at any time.

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