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# Create a Visual Work Order

Create a Visual Work Order when the job must use a fixed document layout.

This works best when the work type already points to the right visual template.

### Create the work order

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Prepare the visual template

Make sure the right Visual Form template already exists.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Link the template to the work type

Use a work type that should create a visual work order.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Create the work order

Start a new work order.

Then choose the work type with the visual setup.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Select the visual option

If your setup offers both flows, choose the Visual Work Order option.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Save and test in the app

Save the work order.

Then open it on a test device and confirm the PDF layout behaves as expected.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Good setup tips

* use clear work types for visual flows
* keep one template per document scenario
* test line limits and output before rollout

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>Can I switch back to a standard work order?</summary>

That depends on your setup.

Test both flows before rollout.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Do I need a separate template per work type?</summary>

Usually yes.

That keeps the layout predictable.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Should I test on mobile first?</summary>

Yes.

Visual layout issues are easiest to spot on the target device.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Visual Work Orders (beta)**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/forms/visual-work-orders-beta.md)
* [**What is Visual Work Orders?**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/forms/visual-work-orders-beta/what-is-visual-work-orders.md)
* [**Use the Visual Forms Configurator**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/forms/what-is-visual-forms/use-the-visual-forms-configurator.md)


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