Layout templates let you specify the layout of your gears on the portal page. For example, you might choose to have all of your gears appear in two columns down the page, or you might choose to have your gears appear in three columns. Layout becomes very important when you are trying to arrange gears of different sizes and shapes for maximum usability and aesthetic value. The PAF installs with a set of four default layouts for your use. You can create your own layouts or edit the existing ones to fit the needs of your communities and portals. You can test the appearance of a layout template by applying it to a community and using the view link to view its effect on that community’s pages. For a listing of the default layout templates, refer to the Page Templates and Branding section of the Portal Configuration chapter of this guide.
