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 file sharing workspace as a template.

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

1. Select or go to the workspace.
2. On the File menu, point to Save Workspace As and click Template.
3. 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 clicking the File menu, pointing to New Workspace from, and clicking Template .

4. Select the options you want in the Template Options dialog box, and click OK.
• 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.

The workspace is saved as workspace name.gsa.