Saving a workspace as a template

You can save a workspace as a template file (in compressed .gsa format) to use as the basis for creating new workspaces. The saved template file preserves the following workspace features:

The collection of tools and custom tool names (if any).
The workspace name.
(Optional): The contents in all tools.
(Optional): The list of members in the workspace.

Note: You cannot save a Groove® Mobile Workspace for SharePoint™ or a file sharing workspace as a template.

To save a workspace as a template file, do the following:

Select or go to the workspace.
Select File - Save Workspace As - Template...
Select a path and filename in the Save As dialog box or accept the default location, and click Save.

Tip: If you accept the default location (the Groove Workspace Templates folder in My Documents), the template will subsequently display as a Workspace Type option in the Create New Workspace dialog box. If you place the template file in another folder, you must open it directly in your file system, or by selecting File - New - Workspace from - Template.
Select the options you want in the Template Options dialog box, and click OK.

The workspace is saved as workspacename.gsa.

If you include contents, it's strongly recommended that you also set a password to protect the template data.

If you include members, these members appear as "suspended" in any new workspace you create with the template. You can subsequently re-invite these members to the new workspace.