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Blueprint Overview

Blueprints are reusable document templates that save you time when you frequently send the same type of document for signature.

What is a blueprint?​

A blueprint stores:

  • A document file (PDF) with predefined page layout.
  • Signing field positions and types (where signatures, dates, and text inputs go).
  • Field properties (required/optional, labels, assigned signatory positions).

When you create a document from a blueprint, all of this is set up automatically — you just need to invite your signatories and send.

Types of blueprints​

Docu Ninja supports three types of blueprints:

File-based blueprints​

Upload your own PDF or document file and define signing fields on it. This is the most common type — perfect for contracts, agreements, NDAs, and any document you use repeatedly.

Design-based blueprints​

Use the built-in template editor to design a document from scratch using a drag-and-drop visual editor. The editor supports text, images, tables, and other layout elements.

Document-based blueprints​

Convert a completed document into a blueprint. This is useful when you have a signed document that worked well and you want to reuse its exact layout and field positions for future documents.

Benefits of using blueprints​

  • Consistency — every document created from a blueprint has the same field positions and layout.
  • Speed — skip the setup process and go straight to inviting signatories.
  • Accuracy — reduce the risk of placing fields in the wrong position or forgetting required fields.
  • Team efficiency — share blueprints across your team so everyone uses the same templates.

Blueprint permissions​

Blueprints follow the same permissions model as other entities. You can control who can view, edit, and create blueprints.