---
title: Create a blueprint
description: 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.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/order-management/cpq-create-a-new-blueprint.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
keywords: [blueprint, product model, configuration, template]
breadcrumb: [Set up blueprints, CPQ Configurator, Configure, price, quote apps, Configure, Sales Customer Relationship Management]
---

# 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 CPQ Admin navigation pane, select **Blueprints**.

    \[Omitted image "cpq-blueprints.png"\] Alt text: Blueprints option in the Admin navigation pane

2.  Select **New**.

    \[Omitted image "cpq-blueprints-new-button.png"\] Alt text: New button on the Blueprints page

3.  Complete the blueprint form.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |**Name**|Unique identifier for the blueprint. Use a descriptive name that indicates the product type or category|
    |**Description**|Brief explanation of the blueprint's purpose and the types of products it supports|
    |**Variable Name**|Enter a variable name for the blueprint.|

4.  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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