How can I create a space template?
Asked by Kelton Temby:

*This question is in reference to Atlassian Documentation: [Create a Space From a Template](https://confluence.atlassian.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=829076185)*

I would like to create my own space template with a set of pages in the tree browser and modifications to the existing templates, so that my company can have a standard template (that is different from the available templates).


Answers:
author: Rodney Hughes
body: Your question potentially has a few dimensions to it ...

but if it is just about creating a Space with a standard set of pages in a standard tree structure, I create new Spaces for our association all the time for various Working Groups. Each WG is given a standard set of initial set of structured pages to get them started with standard pages laid for meeting notes etc, links to general info, tailored macros ...

I use the Copy Page Tree plugin to copy the standard page tree into each Space complete in its hierarchy and attachments - basically create Space, and then "1 minute" work to select the "template" tree from my admin-only Space and copy the tree to the new Space. I have a couple of different standard trees depending on the type of group I am creating

CPT allows you to add prefix/suffix to all the page titles and even replace text within the titles or even within the page itself

comments: author: Erik Ingebrigtsen
body: Did you have to get one of the paid plugins?


author: Rodney Hughes
body: We are about to move our Server Confluence from v5.8.13 to v 7.1

The standard "Copy" function of v7.1 now has an option to copy the page and its children so I do not think we need Copy Page Tree plugin anymore


author: Rodney Hughes
body: ... although, since that last post, I have just discovered that the new "Copy with Child Pages" option in v7.1 does NOT include an option to copy Comments ... a major problem for two of our use-cases ... so it seems we need to keep using Copy Page Tree plugin


author: EPS Software Engineering AG
body: Hi,

Maybe our Space Tree Creator could also be a solution. For your end users it would be very easy: pressing a button, filling out a form and that's it.

Check it out under the **[Space Tree Creator Marketplace Link](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins/eps.focuspro.SpaceTreeCreator/server/overview)**.

Regards,  
Stephan

P.S. I just have seen, that you work on Confluence Cloud. Our Add-on works only for the Server Edition.

comments: author: Chris Christou
body: I'm trying to install a verison of Space Tree installer and it is all incompatible.


author: EPS Software Engineering AG
body: Hi Chris,

Which server version of Confluence are you using? The Space Tree Creator app is compatible from 5.10.1 to the newest version.

Regards,  
Stephan


author: Chris Christou
body: Version 6.0.6


author: Chris Christou
body: It looks like I have installed it, thanks for that.

I want to create my space with a tree attached, I'm not clear how to configure it.

I'm on this page for some insight <https://focuspro.eps.ch/display/PSTCDOC/+Basics+Version+3.4.0>

I was under the impression once you install it and click create you can use it, that doesn't look to be the case.


author: Kelton Temby
body: I think i am trying to create a space blueprint according to this: <https://developer.atlassian.com/confdev/confluence-plugin-guide/confluence-blueprints/space-blueprints/write-a-simple-confluence-space-blueprint>

But it is way less intuitive to create a space template than it was to create a page template.


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