How to Use a Design on Your Theme

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With OT: Theme Sections, you can easily add ready-made designs to your Shopify theme without coding. Designs are available in three formats: Sections, Templates, and Blocks.

This guide will provide you with step-by-step assistance on how they work in your theme.

Step 1: Enable App Embed (Required)

Before adding any designs, make sure the OT: Theme Sections app is enabled in your theme’s App embeds settings. This ensures all sections and blocks function correctly on your store.

Step 2: Browse and Preview Designs

You can explore and preview designs before using them in your store.

1. Open the OT: Theme Sections app.
2. Go to the Library then browse designs by Sections, Templates, or Blocks.
3. Browse the library or use filters to find the design that fits your needs. Each design card offers several actions:

• Add to theme – Quickly install the section to your selected theme

• View section – View detailed information, including specific features and access to the live demo.

• Try section – Test the section in a trial theme before installing

Step 3: Add and Use a Design

Depending on the design type, the setup process will be different.

Step 3.1: Using Sections or Templates

(Same process for both)

Sections and templates are added directly to your Shopify theme.

How to Add a Section or Template

1. In the OT: Theme Sections app, browse the Sections or Templates library.
2. Click Add to theme on the design you want.
3. Select the theme you want to install it on (live or draft).
4. Confirm to complete the installation.

Use and Customize

1. Go to Online Store → Themes → Customize.

2. Add the section to a page or select the newly added template.

3. Customize the content and settings.

4. Save your changes.

For further customization related to Templates, please check our guides here.

Step 3.2: Using Blocks

Blocks work differently from sections and templates. They function like Shopify app blocks, so there is no installation step.

How Blocks Work

• Purchase = Unlock: Once purchased, the block is immediately available.
• No “Add to theme” step: Blocks do not need to be added from the app library.
• Automatic updates: Any updates to a block are applied automatically.

How to Use a Block

1. Purchase the block in the OT: Theme Sections app.

2. Go to Online Store → Themes → Customize.

3. Open a page and select a compatible section.

4. Click Add block inside the section.

5. Open the Apps tab. Search for OT to quickly find your blocks.

6. Add the block and customize it.

7. Save your changes.

If you encounter any issues during the setup process, don’t hesitate to access Omni Themes Support or email us at otsection@omnithemes.com. Our team is always happy to help.