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Create templates for frequently used documents to sign using API

Create templates for frequently used documents to sign using API

The airSlate SignNow API is a way to reduce document turnaround times. Easily transform any document into a fillable template and use it to collect data and signatures from multiple recipients.

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Convert documents into fillable templates

Use the sample code to create templates out of the most commonly used documents when multiple signers are involved.

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import signnow_python_sdk
from datetime import datetime
import os

if __name__ == '__main__':
    signnow_python_sdk.Config(client_id="CLIENT_ID",
                              client_secret="CLIENT_SECRET",
                              environment="production")

# Enter your own credentials
    username = "USER_NAME"
    password = "USER_PASSWORD"

# Create access_token for the user
    access_token = signnow_python_sdk.OAuth2.request_token(username, password, '*')

# Upload a new document
    dir_path = os.path.dirname(os.path.realpath(__file__)) + '/testing123.pdf'
    doc_id = signnow_python_sdk.Document.upload(access_token['access_token'], dir_path)

# Convert document to a template
    template_id = signnow_python_sdk.Template.create(access_token['access_token'], doc_id['id'], "My New Template")
    template_data = signnow_python_sdk.Document.get(access_token['access_token'], template_id['id'])

# Create the PUT /document payload
    doc_payload = {
        "texts": [
            {
                "size": 22,
                "x": 61,
                "y": 72,
                "page_number": 0,
                "font": "Arial",
                "data": "a sample text element",
                "line_height": 9.075,
                "client_timestamp": datetime.now().strftime("%s")
            }
        ],
        "fields": [
            {
                "x": 61,
                "y": 100,
                "width": 120,
                "height": 34,
                "page_number": 0,
                "role": "Signer 1",
                "required": True,
                "type": "signature"
            },
            {
                "x": 61,
                "y": 160,
                "width": 120,
                "height": 12,
                "page_number": 0,
                "label": "New Label",
                "role": "Signer 1",
                "required": True,
                "type": "text"
            },
            {
                "x": 61,
                "y": 178,
                "width": 41,
                "height": 26,
                "page_number": 0,
                "role": "Signer 2",
                "required": True,
                "type": "initials"
            }
        ]
    }

# Add fields and texts to the template
    put_doc_response = signnow_python_sdk.Template.update(access_token['access_token'], template_id['id'], doc_payload)

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I couldn't conduct my business without contracts and this makes the hassle of downloading, printing, scanning, and reuploading docs virtually seamless. I don't have to worry about whether or not my clients have printers or scanners and I don't have to pay the ridiculous drop box fees. Sign now is amazing!!

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