Print areas define the customizable zones on your product where customers can place designs and where print-ready files are generated. Each view can have one or multiple print areas with independent output dimensions, bleed settings, and masks.

Before you start

• You have a product with at least one view in the Product Builder. See Create your first customizable product.

Steps

1. Open the Product Builder

1. Go to Chamevo → Products.
2. Click the Layers icon on your product.
3. Click Edit view in Product Builder on the view you want to edit.

2. Create a print area

1. Click the Print Areas button on the right side of the Product Builder.
2. Click Add Print Area.
3. Enter a name for the area (e.g., "Front Print", "Left Chest").
4. Set the size and position of the print area on the canvas.

The print area appears as a bounded rectangle on the canvas. Drag it to reposition, or resize it using the handles.

3. Set output dimensions

Configure the physical output size for print-ready files:

• Output Width — width in millimeters
• Output Height — height in millimeters

These dimensions determine the size of the exported print-ready file, independent of the canvas pixel dimensions.

4. Set bleed and crop marks

Bleed extends the print area beyond the trim line to prevent white edges after cutting.

• Bleed — bleed zone in pixels
• Show Bleed Box — displays a visual indicator of the bleed zone on the canvas
• Show Bounding Box — displays the trim line as a dashed rectangle

Crop marks are automatically included in the print output when bleed is configured.

5. Apply an SVG mask (optional)

Use an SVG mask to restrict the customizable area to a specific shape (circle, custom outline, product contour).

1. In the print area settings, click the option.