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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Create a blueprint

Create a blueprint to standardize product configurations and reduce setup time. Blueprints define the structure, behavior, and configuration experience for your product models, ensuring consistency across your catalog.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

About this task

Blueprints serve as reusable templates that streamline product creation and ensure consistent configuration experiences. Use blueprints to define product hierarchies, set default values, and establish configuration rules that apply across multiple products.

Procedure

  1. In the ServiceNow CPQ Admin navigation pane, select Blueprints.
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Blueprints option in the Admin navigation pane
  1. Select New.
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New button on the Blueprints page
  1. Complete the blueprint form.

    FieldDescription
    NameUnique identifier for the blueprint. Use a descriptive name that indicates the product type or category
    DescriptionBrief explanation of the blueprint's purpose and the types of products it supports
    Variable NameEnter a variable name for the blueprint.
  2. Select Submit.

    The blueprint is created and appears in the Blueprints list.

Result

You can now use the blueprint as a template when creating new products. The blueprint ensures consistent configuration options and reduces manual setup time for similar products.

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