# Print Themes Overview

Finqu print themes provide a flexible and organized way to customize the printable documents sent to your customers, such as invoices and packing lists. By following a clear directory structure and using powerful templating features, you can create branded, localized, and dynamic print documents for a variety of order-related interactions.

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## Directory Structure

Print themes are organized into specific folders, each serving a distinct purpose:

- **assets/**: Custom stylesheets (`.scss.liquid` or `.css.liquid`) for your prints. Styles are compiled and injected into templates.
- **config/**: Contains `settings_data.json` for theme configuration and future graphical editing support.
- **layout/**: Layout files (e.g., `theme.liquid`) define the overall structure of your prints.
- **locales/**: Translation files for supporting multiple languages.
- **snippets/**: Reusable components to simplify template maintenance.
- **templates/**: The actual print templates, each corresponding to a specific print type or event.

This structure keeps your print theme organized, maintainable, and ready for future enhancements.

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## Print Templates

Templates are the core of your print theme. Each template defines the content and structure for a specific type of print document (such as invoices or return forms). Templates are organized by context (e.g., `orders`), which determines the available variables and special features.

A template file typically includes:

1. **HTML**: The main print content, written in HTML and Liquid for dynamic data. The HTML is automatically converted to PDF when printed or downloaded.
2. **Plaintext**: (Optional) A simple text version for maximum compatibility.
3. **Schema**: Defines the document title and other metadata, supporting variables and localization.

Templates can use global variables (like `order`, `customer`, or `channel`) and special variables for dynamic content. Unlike emails, print templates do not support special tags. All changes can be previewed in the Finqu admin using the built-in preview functionality.

### Example Print Templates

The following print templates are available in the `templates/orders/` folder:
- `credit_note.liquid`
- `invoice.liquid`
- `packing_list.liquid`
- `receipt.liquid`
- `return_form.liquid`

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## Best Practices
- Keep styles simple and printer-friendly.
- Always provide a plaintext version for accessibility if possible.
- Use snippets for reusable components.
- Localize templates and schema fields for multilingual support.
- Maintain a consistent naming convention and structure for easier management.
- Use the admin preview to test changes before publishing.

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By leveraging the directory structure and template features, you can deliver professional, branded, and effective print documents to your customers in Finqu.