https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-business-analyst-ideas/create-custom-template-with-grids-better-control/idi-p/1638875 <P>When creating a custom template with grids, it is ridiculously difficult to control with fine accurate control.</P><OL><LI>I want to be able to set up my page as particular size, with particular margins... and that be set... once.</LI><LI>I then want to be able to make a grid within that set up, that divides the space that is left (not constantly have to re-set the page size - I just don't get the logic here!!).</LI><LI>I want to be able to set the grid widths individually (if needed), then lock that dimension (while setting up the blank template), so it doesn't accidentally re-size.</LI><LI>I want to be able to type in the width I want, not have to be constrained to a 2mm increment that doesn't really make any sense if dividing the space up.</LI><LI>I'd like to be able to set a "gutter" between panels, to make sure the content doesn't get too close to each other.</LI></OL><P>Simpler, more logical control would be great.</P> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:44:53 GMT BillSands 2025-08-04T16:44:53Z https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-business-analyst-ideas/create-custom-template-with-grids-better-control/idi-p/1638875 <P>When creating a custom template with grids, it is ridiculously difficult to control with fine accurate control.</P><OL><LI>I want to be able to set up my page as particular size, with particular margins... and that be set... once.</LI><LI>I then want to be able to make a grid within that set up, that divides the space that is left (not constantly have to re-set the page size - I just don't get the logic here!!).</LI><LI>I want to be able to set the grid widths individually (if needed), then lock that dimension (while setting up the blank template), so it doesn't accidentally re-size.</LI><LI>I want to be able to type in the width I want, not have to be constrained to a 2mm increment that doesn't really make any sense if dividing the space up.</LI><LI>I'd like to be able to set a "gutter" between panels, to make sure the content doesn't get too close to each other.</LI></OL><P>Simpler, more logical control would be great.</P> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:44:53 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-business-analyst-ideas/create-custom-template-with-grids-better-control/idi-p/1638875 BillSands 2025-08-04T16:44:53Z