# Export Your First Design Before exporting, you’ll need to prepare your design correctly. The Rechat Plugin requires each design to be placed inside a **Frame**, not a Group. {% hint style="info" %} Frames can also use **Auto Layout**, which makes it easier to manage spacing. {% endhint %} **Step 1: Create a Frame** You can create a frame in two ways: * Press **`F`** on your keyboard and draw a rectangular frame on the canvas. * Or, click the **Frame tool** in the Figma toolbar and insert a frame on your canvas. {% hint style="warning" %} **Why Frames?** * A frame acts as the **container** for your template. * Each design you want to export must be placed inside its own frame. * If you need to update a template later, simply edit the design inside the same frame and update it through the plugin — no need to recreate the template. {% endhint %} {% hint style="warning" %} Do **not duplicate existing frames** when starting a new design. Each frame contains unique metadata for its template, and copying frames may cause issues during export. Instead, always create a fresh frame: * Press **`F`** on your keyboard, or * Select a **preset frame** from the list in Figma. {% endhint %}

**Step 2: Prepare Your Design Inside the Frame** * Place your design elements **inside the frame** you created (or use an existing frame if your design is already in one). * Make sure all parts of the design are properly contained within the frame boundaries. {% hint style="warning" %} Frames act as the **main container** for templates, and the plugin will **only** recognize content inside them. {% endhint %}

Make sure all design layers are inside the selected frame.

#### Step 3: Mediums and Aspect Ratios With the Rechat Plugin, you can export both **social** and **print** templates directly to Rechat. The **Medium** dropdown lets you choose the type of template you want to export. {% hint style="success" %} Currently, Rechat supports **Social** and **Print** templates. More mediums will be added gradually in future updates. {% endhint %} To ensure your templates work reliably, it’s important to use the correct **dimensions and aspect ratios**. For example: * **Instagram or Facebook posts** → 1:1 (square) or 4:5 (portrait)

Ensure a successful export by selecting the correct medium.

When exporting, the plugin will automatically check the **selected frame’s dimensions and aspect ratio** against the chosen medium: * If they do **not match**, you’ll see a **red warning message**. * If they **match correctly**, the plugin will display a **green confirmation message**. {% hint style="warning" %} Always make sure your frame size matches the aspect ratio of the medium you select. {% endhint %}

Rechat Plugin alerts you when the aspect ratio is correct or incorrect.

#### Step 4: Add Template Information Before publishing, fill in the key details for your template: * **Name** – Give your template a clear, descriptive name. * **Tags** – Add relevant tags to make it easier to find later. * **Description** – Provide context or usage notes for your team. * **Category & Subcategory** – Select the most appropriate placement for your template. {% hint style="info" %} The **Name** and **Tags** are searchable in Rechat Marketing Center, helping you and your team quickly locate templates. {% endhint %}

#### Step 5: Export and Confirm **Export the Template** 1. In the plugin, click **Export Template**. 2. Rechat will prompt you to choose the **accounts** to publish to. * You can start with your **personal account** or a **Marketing Committee account**. * Account assignments can be updated later if needed. 3. After selecting accounts, click **Export Template** again. **Confirm the Export** * Within a few seconds, a confirmation message will appear indicating that your template has been successfully published. * Go to **Rechat**, switch to the account you exported to, and navigate to the category you selected. * Your newly published template should now appear in the Marketing Center. {% hint style="success" %} Your template is now live in Rechat and ready to use. {% endhint %}

Confirm export with the green success message after clicking the button.

#### Last step: Verify in Rechat Marketing Center Go back to **Rechat Marketing Center** and ensure you are on the same account where the template was published. Navigate to the **category** you selected during export, and you should see your template listed and ready to use. {% hint style="success" %} Your template is now published and available in Rechat. {% endhint %}