# Scaffold Types Template: Create and Edit
By standardizing these scaffold types, you eliminate spelling errors during scaffold creation and ensure consistency across data, analytics, and reporting.
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## Purpose
The Scaffold Types Template allows your organization to define a clear, standardized list of scaffold types used in all projects.
Each type acts as a selectable option when creating a scaffold, helping ensure consistent terminology and improving tracking and reporting across sites.
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[Learn how to create a Scaffold](https://docs.cloudscaff.com/site-management/scaffolds)
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## Access the Scaffold Types Template
In the **side navigation**, click **Settings → Templates → Scaffold Types Template**.
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[Click here to view how to access Templates](https://docs.cloudscaff.com/settings/templates)
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The scaffold types template editor will open, displaying the current configuration or a blank form if it’s your first time creating one.
## Creating Scaffold Types
You can create as many scaffold types as your company requires. Each type represents a structural or operational category — for example, **Birdcage**, **Suspended**, or **Tower**.
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### **Adding a Scaffold Type**
Click inside the **Type field** and enter a type (e.g., *Double*, *Cantilever*, *Stair Tower*).
### **Add Additional Scaffold Types**
To add another scaffold type, click the green **Add Type** button at the bottom of the last Type field.
> **Tip:** When you click “**Update Template**,” all scaffold types are automatically sorted alphabetically **(A–Z)** to keep the list neat and standardized.
**Example:**
### **Functionality**
The types you define here appear as options in the **scaffold creation process**, allowing each scaffold to be linked to its type.
This ensures accurate categorization for:
* **Reporting** (e.g., total scaffolds by type)
* **Analytics** (usage frequency, most common structures)
* **Compliance** (ensuring correct type selection for inspections and handovers)
### **Remove Scaffold Types**
To delete a **scaffold type**, click the **red trash icon** next to the item.
When you delete a scaffold type, only that type will be permanently removed.
> **Tip:** Use caution — deleted types will no longer be available when creating scaffolds.
### Edit Scaffold Types
To edit existing entries, click inside the text field and type your updates.
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### **Save and Update**
Once your scaffold types are finalized, click **Update Template** (bottom-right corner).
The system will automatically save and apply your changes **across all connected users and devices**.
> **Tip:** Any future scaffold created using this template will have access to the scaffold types that you have added.
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### **How It Works in Practice**
Once scaffold types are set:
* They appear as selectable options in the **Scaffold Creation Form**.
* Each created scaffold automatically carries its **type metadata**, used in dashboards and reports.
* When you click **Update Template**, your list of scaffold types is saved and automatically arranged from **A–Z** for consistency.
* Updates instantly apply across all devices and users.
### **Best Practices**
* Keep names short and descriptive.
* Use consistent terminology (e.g., *Stair Tower* instead of *Tower with Stairs*).
* Review your list periodically to remove outdated or redundant types.
* Align your scaffold types with internal terminology and safety documentation.
* Let the A–Z auto-sort handle organization — no need to reorder manually.
> **Tips:**
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> * Group similar scaffold types conceptually (e.g., all suspended types).
> * Use capitalization consistently.
> * Only delete a type if it’s **no longer in use** in any active scaffold.
> * Add new types as your projects evolve or new scaffold configurations are introduced.
