A layout identifier is a string of characters that appears on a specific page of a Structured layout that allows the machine to distinguish among similar layouts that a submission matches to. They can contain letters, numbers, or a combination of both. Layout identifiers help the machine achieve the best match for submitted pages. For example, if you have three similar layouts that are part of a live release, and you submit a document that is similar to these three layouts, a unique layout identifier will help the machine match the document to the correct layout.
When you’re creating a Structured layout variation, layout identifiers, or layout IDs, can be defined on each page to help the machine achieve the best layout match.
Define a layout identifier
For optimal performance, we recommend that the combination of layout IDs uniquely refer to a particular layout variation page.
Go to Library > Layouts.
Find the layout to which you want to add a layout ID, and click on its name.
Find the variation to which you want to add a Layout ID, and click on its name.
Click on Fields in the toolbar, and then click Layout IDs.
Click and drag to draw bounding boxes around each layout ID.
Once you draw a box, the machine will read and transcribe the value inside of it. Any incorrect transcriptions can be edited in the field list. When you’re finished making changes to the variation, do one of the following:If you’re ready to apply your changes to the variation, click Commit Changes and save it as a new version.
To learn more, see Editing and Finalizing a Layout Version.
If you’re not ready to apply your changes, click the X in the upper-right corner of the page.
