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Saving SharePoint Master Page as a template
How do you save a master page as a template to use in another web application? Is this possible?
vaderj
Try using SharePoint designer
From SharePoint designer you can use the export function (found in the ribbon) to export files "out" of SharePoint. Naturally, the import function will import files back in to a site, even if the site is not the original site. Very good features for backing up your work also or for using an external source management tool.
ASKER
Thanks I successfully exported the file as well as imported. I set the master page as the default page but it did not render completely. Am I missing something??
Hi,
it depends. Perhaps there are some files like images or style sheets missing.
You can use tools like Fiddler or Firebug to watch all HTTP requests and their return status (eg 404 not found).
HTH
Rainer
it depends. Perhaps there are some files like images or style sheets missing.
You can use tools like Fiddler or Firebug to watch all HTTP requests and their return status (eg 404 not found).
HTH
Rainer
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Thanks
Rainer added comments at almost the exact time! He is on the same track. For files not found, you will need to export those and import in the destination. Make sure the paths are identical if possible. In other words, if you are linking to a banner in the style library in the source, make sure the banner makes it in to the style library in the destination and not a different library.
ASKER
I accepted both responses as an accepted solution. Thank you both