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# How to Create a Custom Title Block?

**Overview**

The Custom Title Block option allows creating a completely new title block from scratch based on specific project requirements. It provides full flexibility to design, structure, and arrange fields without predefined layout constraints.

1. Click **Settings** from the profile menu in the top-right corner.

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2. Under the **X-DRAW Settings** tab, select **Title Block Settings**.

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3. Click **Add New Title Block**.

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4. Enter a **Title Block Name** and **s**elect **Vertical** as the title block layout type.

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5. Click **Add** to create the title block.

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**Designing the Custom Title Block**

A blank canvas will appear where the title block can be designed.

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Use the **Shapes** to start building the layout

Click **Add (+)** from the top toolbar to start building the layout.

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* Select **Shape** to add the required shapes, such as **Rectangle, Ellipse, Rhombus, or Border**.
* Select **Text** to add the required details or labels on the canvas.
* Select **Link** to insert a link on the canvas.
* Use other available options as needed to further customize the layout according to your project requirements.

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The editor allows you to fully customize your title block by adding or modifying text, variables, shapes, images, icons, and other elements.

The left panel contains all the available design tools.

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**Add Dynamic Variables**

Expand the **Variables** section from the left panel.

The available variable categories include:

* **User & Organization**
* **Account**
* **Contact**
* **Project & Design**
* **Current Date**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/3/c/d/e3cdae6433963000/image-22_1sxdgfe.png)

These variables automatically populate information in the title block based on the project details entered while creating the project.

To replace an existing variable:

1. Select the text element containing the variable.
2. Click the desired variable from the **Variables** panel.

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## Configure Paper Size and Orientation

Use the right-side panel to configure the **Paper Size** and **Page Orientation**.

The title block automatically adjusts its dimensions based on the selected paper size and orientation, ensuring proper alignment with your drawing.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/3/c/d/e3cdae6433963000/image-21_1cy7ez1.png)

**Save the Title Block**

All changes made in the Title Block Editor are saved automatically.

You can also manually save your changes at any time by clicking the **Save** button.

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Go back to **Title Block Settings** and mark the template as **Default.**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/3/c/d/e3cdae6433963000/image-26_1knm4wp.png)

**Apply a Title Block in the X-DRAW Editor**

1. Open your drawing in the **X-DRAW Editor**.
2. Click **X-DRAW Settings**.
3. Select **Title Block Settings** and click **Add Title Block**.

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4. Select the title block you want to use. It will be added to your drawing.
5. After adding the title block, you can continue editing and updating it directly within the X-DRAW Editor.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/3/c/d/e3cdae6433963000/image-28_1plhdlh.png)

**Notes**

* **Custom** layout allows you to build a title block from a blank canvas.
* Variables automatically update based on your project information.
* Paper size and orientation settings ensure the title block scales appropriately for the selected drawing format.
* Changes made in the Title Block Editor are automatically saved and can also be saved manually using the **Save** button.

### Related Articles

* [How to Create a Horizontal Title Block?](https://knowledgebase.xtenav.com/en-us/article/how-to-create-a-horizontal-title-block-1ai0v86/)
* [How to Create a Vertical Title Block?](https://knowledgebase.xtenav.com/en-us/article/how-to-create-a-vertical-title-block-1qxyjuk/)
* [How to Automatically Apply a Default Title Block to All New Drawings in X-DRAW](https://knowledgebase.xtenav.com/en-us/article/how-to-automatically-apply-a-default-title-block-to-all-new-drawings-in-x-draw-1qwmh22/)
* [How can I generate a title block with the XTEN logo in my new schematic drawing?](https://knowledgebase.xtenav.com/en-us/article/how-can-i-generate-a-title-block-with-the-xten-logo-in-my-new-schematic-drawing-tb4esp/)
* [How to add Title block to drawing?](https://knowledgebase.xtenav.com/en-us/article/how-to-add-title-block-to-drawing-1dr6793/)