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+> This is one page of the CE.SDK Vanilla JS/TS documentation. For a complete overview, see the [Vanilla JS/TS Documentation Index](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/js.md). For all docs in one file, see [llms-full.txt](./llms-full.txt.md).
+
+**Navigation:** [Starter Kits](./starterkits.md) > [Templating](./starterkits/templating.md) > [Placeholders](./starterkits/placeholders.md)
+
+---
+
+Ensure staying on brand and simplify the design process by defining placeholders and design constraints.
+
+![Design Placeholders Editor starter kit showing template placeholder interface](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/./assets/browser.hero.webp)
+
+> **Reading time:** 10 minutes
+>
+> **Resources:**
+>
+> - [Download examples](https://github.com/imgly/starterkit-placeholders-react-web/archive/refs/tags/release-$UBQ_VERSION$.zip)
+> - [View source on GitHub](https://github.com/imgly/starterkit-placeholders-react-web/tree/release-$UBQ_VERSION$)
+> - [Open in StackBlitz](https://stackblitz.com/github/imgly/starterkit-placeholders-react-web/tree/release-$UBQ_VERSION$)
+> - [Live demo](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/examples/starterkit-placeholders/)
+
+---
+
+## Pre-requisites
+
+This guide assumes basic familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript.
+
+- **Node.js v20+** with npm – [Download](https://nodejs.org/)
+- **Supported browsers** – Chrome 114+, Edge 114+, Firefox 115+, Safari 15.6+<br />
+  See [Browser Support](./browser-support.md) for the full list
+
+---
+
+<Tabs syncKey="project-type">
+  <TabItem label="New Project">
+    ## Get Started
+
+    Start fresh with a standalone Design Placeholders Editor project. This creates a complete, ready-to-run application.
+
+    ## Step 1: Clone the Repository
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="git">
+        git clone https://github.com/imgly/starterkit-placeholders-react-web.git
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="degit">
+        npx degit imgly/starterkit-placeholders-react-web starterkit-placeholders-react-web
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    The `src/` folder contains the editor code:
+
+    ```
+    src/
+    ├── app/                          # Demo application
+    ├── imgly/
+    │   ├── config/
+    │   │   ├── advanced-design-editor/
+    │   │   │   ├── actions.ts                # Export/import actions
+    │   │   │   ├── features.ts               # Feature toggles
+    │   │   │   ├── i18n.ts                   # Translations
+    │   │   │   ├── plugin.ts                 # Main configuration plugin
+    │   │   │   ├── settings.ts               # Engine settings
+    │   │   │   └── ui/
+    │   │   │       ├── canvas.ts                 # Canvas configuration
+    │   │   │       ├── components.ts             # Custom component registration
+    │   │   │       ├── dock.ts                   # Dock layout configuration
+    │   │   │       ├── index.ts                  # Combines UI customization exports
+    │   │   │       ├── inspectorBar.ts           # Inspector bar layout
+    │   │   │       ├── navigationBar.ts          # Navigation bar layout
+    │   │   │       └── panel.ts                  # Panel configuration
+    │   │   └── design-editor/         # Same structure as advanced-design-editor/
+    │   └── index.ts                  # Editor initialization function
+    └── index.tsx                 # Application entry point
+    ```
+
+    ## Step 2: Install Dependencies
+
+    Install the required packages:
+
+    <TerminalTabs syncKey="package-manager">
+      <TerminalTab label="npm">
+        cd starterkit-placeholders-react-web
+        npm install
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="pnpm">
+        cd starterkit-placeholders-react-web
+        pnpm install
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="yarn">
+        cd starterkit-placeholders-react-web
+        yarn
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    ## Step 3: Download Assets
+
+    CE.SDK requires engine assets (fonts, icons, UI elements) to function. These must be served as static files from your project's `public/` directory.
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="Download">
+        curl -O https://cdn.img.ly/packages/imgly/cesdk-js/$UBQ\_VERSION$/imgly-assets.zip
+        unzip imgly-assets.zip -d public/
+        rm imgly-assets.zip
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    > **Asset Configuration:** The starter kit is pre-configured to load assets from `/assets`. If you place assets in a different location, update the `baseURL` in `src/index.tsx`.
+
+    ```typescript title="src/index.tsx"
+    const config = {
+      // ...
+      baseURL: '/assets'
+      // ...
+    };
+    ```
+
+    ## Step 4: Run the Development Server
+
+    <TerminalTabs syncKey="package-manager">
+      <TerminalTab label="npm">
+        npm run dev
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="pnpm">
+        pnpm run dev
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="yarn">
+        yarn dev
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    Open `http://localhost:5173` in your browser.
+
+  </TabItem>
+
+  <TabItem label="Existing Project">
+    ## Get Started
+
+    Integrate the Design Placeholders Editor into an existing web application. This adds the editor configuration to your current project structure.
+
+    ## Step 1: Clone
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="Navigate">
+        cd your-project
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    Clone the starter kit and copy the editor configuration to your project:
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="git">
+        git clone https://github.com/imgly/starterkit-placeholders-react-web.git
+        cp -r starterkit-placeholders-react-web/src/imgly ./src/imgly
+        rm -rf starterkit-placeholders-react-web
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="degit">
+        npx degit imgly/starterkit-placeholders-react-web/src/imgly ./src/imgly
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    > **Adjust Path:** The default destination is `./src/imgly`. Adjust the path to match your project structure.
+
+    The `imgly/` folder contains the editor configuration:
+
+    ```
+    imgly/
+    ├── config/
+    │   ├── advanced-design-editor/
+    │   │   ├── actions.ts                # Export/import actions
+    │   │   ├── features.ts               # Feature toggles
+    │   │   ├── i18n.ts                   # Translations
+    │   │   ├── plugin.ts                 # Main configuration plugin
+    │   │   ├── settings.ts               # Engine settings
+    │   │   └── ui/
+    │   │       ├── canvas.ts                 # Canvas configuration
+    │   │       ├── components.ts             # Custom component registration
+    │   │       ├── dock.ts                   # Dock layout configuration
+    │   │       ├── index.ts                  # Combines UI customization exports
+    │   │       ├── inspectorBar.ts           # Inspector bar layout
+    │   │       ├── navigationBar.ts          # Navigation bar layout
+    │   │       └── panel.ts                  # Panel configuration
+    │   └── design-editor/         # Same structure as advanced-design-editor/
+    └── index.ts                  # Editor initialization function
+    ```
+
+    ## Step 2: Install Dependencies
+
+    Install the required packages for the editor:
+
+    ### Core Editor
+
+    Install the Creative Editor SDK:
+
+    <TerminalTabs syncKey="package-manager">
+      <TerminalTab label="npm">
+        npm install @cesdk/cesdk-js@$UBQ\_VERSION$
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="pnpm">
+        pnpm add @cesdk/cesdk-js@$UBQ\_VERSION$
+      </TerminalTab>
+
+      <TerminalTab label="yarn">
+        yarn add @cesdk/cesdk-js@$UBQ\_VERSION$
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    ## Step 3: Download Assets
+
+    CE.SDK requires engine assets (fonts, icons, UI elements) to function. These must be served as static files from your project's `public/` directory.
+
+    <TerminalTabs>
+      <TerminalTab label="Download">
+        curl -O https://cdn.img.ly/packages/imgly/cesdk-js/$UBQ\_VERSION$/imgly-assets.zip
+        unzip imgly-assets.zip -d public/
+        rm imgly-assets.zip
+      </TerminalTab>
+    </TerminalTabs>
+
+    > **Asset Configuration:** The starter kit is pre-configured to load assets from `/assets`. If you place assets in a different location, update the `baseURL` in Step 5: Initialize the Editor.
+
+    ## Step 4: Add a Container Element
+
+    Add a container element to your HTML where the editor will be mounted:
+
+    ```html
+    <div id="cesdk_container" style="width: 100%; height: 100vh;"></div>
+    ```
+
+    ## Step 5: Initialize the Editor
+
+    Choose your editing role and initialize the editor accordingly:
+
+    <Tabs syncKey="editor-mode">
+      <TabItem label="Creator">
+        ```typescript title="src/index.tsx"
+        import CreativeEditorSDK from '@cesdk/cesdk-js';
+
+        import { initPlaceholdersCreatorEditor } from './imgly';
+
+        const config = {
+          userId: 'your-user-id',
+          baseURL: '/assets'
+          // license: 'YOUR_LICENSE_KEY',
+        };
+
+        CreativeEditorSDK.create('#cesdk_container', config)
+          .then(async (cesdk) => {
+            await initPlaceholdersCreatorEditor(cesdk);
+          })
+          .catch((error) => {
+            console.error('Failed to initialize CE.SDK:', error);
+          });
+        ```
+      </TabItem>
+
+      <TabItem label="Adopter">
+        ```typescript title="src/index.tsx"
+        import CreativeEditorSDK from '@cesdk/cesdk-js';
+
+        import { initPlaceholdersAdopterEditor } from './imgly';
+
+        const config = {
+          userId: 'your-user-id',
+          baseURL: '/assets'
+          // license: 'YOUR_LICENSE_KEY',
+        };
+
+        CreativeEditorSDK.create('#cesdk_container', config)
+          .then(async (cesdk) => {
+            await initPlaceholdersAdopterEditor(cesdk);
+          })
+          .catch((error) => {
+            console.error('Failed to initialize CE.SDK:', error);
+          });
+        ```
+      </TabItem>
+    </Tabs>
+
+  </TabItem>
+</Tabs>
+
+## Design Placeholders
+
+The Design Placeholders Editor uses a **Creator/Adopter workflow** for template-based design creation. This workflow separates template design from content filling, enabling scalable design production.
+
+### Creator Mode
+
+Creators design templates with placeholder regions using the Advanced Design Editor configuration:
+
+- **Full editing capabilities** with advanced inspector panel
+- **Dark theme** optimized for professional editing workflows
+- **Define placeholder regions** for image, text, and graphic content
+- **Complete control** over template structure and design
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/index.ts"
+export async function initPlaceholdersCreatorEditor(cesdk: CreativeEditorSDK) {
+  // Use advanced design editor for full editing capabilities
+  await cesdk.addPlugin(new AdvancedEditorConfig());
+
+  // Dark theme for professional editing
+  cesdk.ui.setTheme('dark');
+
+  // Enable placeholder features for template creation
+  cesdk.feature.enable('ly.img.placeholder*');
+  cesdk.feature.enable('ly.img.inspector');
+
+  // Set the Creator role
+  cesdk.engine.editor.setRole('Creator');
+}
+```
+
+### Adopter Mode
+
+Adopters customize templates by filling placeholders using the simplified Design Editor configuration:
+
+- **Streamlined interface** focused on content replacement
+- **Light theme** for content editing workflows
+- **Replace placeholder content** while maintaining template structure
+- **Limited editing** to preserve design consistency
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/index.ts"
+export async function initPlaceholdersAdopterEditor(cesdk: CreativeEditorSDK) {
+  // Use standard design editor for simplified experience
+  await cesdk.addPlugin(new DesignEditorConfig());
+
+  // Light theme for content editing
+  cesdk.ui.setTheme('light');
+
+  // Set the Adopter role
+  cesdk.engine.editor.setRole('Adopter');
+}
+```
+
+> **Learn More About Placeholders:** See [Placeholders](./create-templates/add-dynamic-content/placeholders.md) for detailed documentation on creating and managing placeholder regions.
+
+---
+
+## Set Up a Scene
+
+CE.SDK offers multiple ways to load content into the editor. Choose the method that matches your use case:
+
+```typescript title="src/index.ts"
+// Create a blank design canvas - starts with an empty design scene
+await cesdk.actions.run('scene.create');
+
+// Load from a template archive - restores a previously saved project
+await cesdk.loadFromArchiveURL('https://example.com/template.zip');
+
+// Load from an image URL - creates a new scene with the image
+await cesdk.createFromImage('https://example.com/image.jpg');
+
+// Load from a scene file - restores a scene from JSON
+await cesdk.loadFromURL('https://example.com/scene.json');
+```
+
+> **More Loading Options:** See [Open the Editor](./open-the-editor.md) for all available loading methods.
+
+---
+
+## Customize Assets
+
+The editor uses asset source plugins to provide built-in libraries for templates, stickers, shapes, and fonts. The starter kit includes a curated selection—customize what's included based on your needs.
+
+Asset sources are added via plugins in `src/imgly/index.ts`. Enable or disable individual sources:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/index.ts"
+import {
+  FiltersAssetSource,
+  StickerAssetSource,
+  TextAssetSource,
+  VectorShapeAssetSource,
+  EffectsAssetSource
+  // ...
+} from '@cesdk/cesdk-js/plugins';
+
+// Add only the sources you need
+await cesdk.addPlugin(new FiltersAssetSource());
+await cesdk.addPlugin(new StickerAssetSource());
+await cesdk.addPlugin(new TextAssetSource());
+await cesdk.addPlugin(new VectorShapeAssetSource());
+await cesdk.addPlugin(new EffectsAssetSource());
+// ...
+```
+
+> **Available Asset Sources:** See [Asset Source Plugins](./plugins/asset-sources.md) for the complete list of available sources.
+
+For production deployments, self-hosting assets is required—the IMG.LY CDN is intended for development only. See [Serve Assets](./serve-assets.md) for downloading assets, configuring `baseURL`, and excluding unused sources to optimize load times.
+
+## Configure Actions
+
+Actions are functions that handle user interactions like exporting designs, saving scenes, and importing files. CE.SDK provides built-in actions that you can run directly or override with custom implementations.
+
+**Key built-in actions:**
+
+- `exportDesign` – Export the current design to PNG, JPEG, PDF, or other formats
+- `saveScene` – Save the scene as a JSON string for later editing
+- `importScene` – Import a previously saved scene (supports `.scene` and `.cesdk` formats)
+- `exportScene` – Export the scene as a JSON file or `.cesdk` archive with all assets
+- `uploadFile` – Handle file uploads with progress tracking
+
+Use `cesdk.actions.run()` to execute any action:
+
+```typescript
+// Run a built-in action
+await cesdk.actions.run('exportDesign', { mimeType: 'image/png' });
+```
+
+#### Import from File Picker
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/actions.ts"
+// Let users open images from their device
+cesdk.actions.register('importImage', async () => {
+  const blobURL = await cesdk.utils.loadFile({
+    accept: 'image/*',
+    returnType: 'objectURL'
+  });
+  await cesdk.createFromImage(blobURL);
+});
+```
+
+#### Export and Save
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/actions.ts"
+// Register export action that downloads the edited design
+cesdk.actions.register('exportDesign', async (exportOptions) => {
+  const { blobs, options } = await cesdk.utils.export(exportOptions);
+  await cesdk.utils.downloadFile(blobs[0], options.mimeType);
+});
+```
+
+> **Learn More:** See [Actions](./actions.md) for the full list of built-in actions, how to run them, and how to register custom actions.
+
+---
+
+## Customize (Optional)
+
+### Theming
+
+CE.SDK supports light and dark themes out of the box, plus automatic system preference detection. Switch between themes programmatically:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/settings.ts"
+// 'light' | 'dark' | 'system' | (() => 'light' | 'dark')
+cesdk.ui.setTheme('dark');
+```
+
+See [Theming](./user-interface/appearance/theming.md) for custom color schemes, CSS variables, and advanced styling options.
+
+### Localization
+
+Customize UI labels and add support for multiple languages. The i18n system supports translation keys for all UI elements:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/i18n.ts"
+// Override specific labels
+cesdk.i18n.setTranslations({
+  en: {
+    'actions.export.design': 'Download Design',
+    'common.cancel': 'Cancel',
+    'common.apply': 'Apply'
+  }
+});
+
+// Set the active locale
+cesdk.i18n.setLocale('en');
+```
+
+See [Localization](./user-interface/localization.md) for supported languages, translation key reference, and right-to-left language support.
+
+### UI Layout
+
+![CE.SDK Editor UI Areas](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/../_shared/assets/CESDK-UI.png)
+
+Customize the editor interface by modifying the dock, inspector bar, navigation bar, and canvas menu. CE.SDK provides Order APIs to control which components appear and in what sequence.
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/ui/navigationBar.ts"
+// Get current navigation bar components
+const navOrder = cesdk.ui.getNavigationBarOrder();
+
+// Add a custom button to the navigation bar
+cesdk.ui.insertNavigationBarOrderComponent(
+  'ly.img.spacer',
+  { id: 'my-custom-action' },
+  'after'
+);
+```
+
+See [Dock](./user-interface/customization/dock.md), [Inspector Bar](./user-interface/customization/inspector-bar.md), [Navigation Bar](./user-interface/customization/navigation-bar.md), [Canvas Menu](./user-interface/customization/canvas-menu.md), and [Canvas](./user-interface/customization/canvas.md) for detailed layout customization options.
+
+### Custom Components
+
+Build custom UI components using the builder system and integrate them in the editor. Custom components receive reactive state updates and can interact with the engine API.
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/ui/components.ts"
+// Register a custom component
+cesdk.ui.registerComponent('my-custom-button', ({ builder, engine }) => {
+  const selectedBlocks = engine.block.findAllSelected();
+
+  builder.Button('apply-effect', {
+    label: 'Apply Effect',
+    isDisabled: selectedBlocks.length === 0,
+    onClick: () => {
+      // Apply custom logic to selected blocks
+    }
+  });
+});
+
+// Add the component to the navigation bar
+cesdk.ui.insertNavigationBarOrderComponent(
+  'ly.img.spacer',
+  'my-custom-button',
+  'after'
+);
+```
+
+Custom components automatically re-render when the engine state they depend on changes—no manual subscription management required.
+
+See [Register New Component](./user-interface/ui-extensions/register-new-component.md) for the complete builder API and component patterns.
+
+### Settings & Features
+
+Fine-tune editor behavior through settings and features.
+
+**Settings** configure core engine behavior—rendering, input handling, and history management:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/settings.ts"
+cesdk.engine.editor.setSettingBool('page/dimOutOfPageAreas', true);
+cesdk.engine.editor.setSettingBool('mouse/enableZoomControl', true);
+cesdk.engine.editor.setSettingBool('features/undoHistory', true);
+```
+
+**Features** toggle which editing tools and panels appear in the UI:
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/features.ts"
+// Toggle editor features
+cesdk.feature.enable('ly.img.crop', true);
+cesdk.feature.enable('ly.img.filter', true);
+cesdk.feature.enable('ly.img.adjustment', true);
+```
+
+See [Settings](./settings.md) and [Features](./user-interface/customization/disable-or-enable.md) for the complete reference.
+
+### Explore Plugins
+
+CE.SDK has a rich plugin ecosystem that extends the editor with powerful capabilities. Plugins can add new features, integrate third-party services, or customize editor behavior.
+
+#### Background Removal
+
+Add AI-powered background removal that runs entirely client-side. The background removal plugin processes images directly in the browser without sending data to external servers.
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/plugin.ts"
+import BackgroundRemovalPlugin from '@imgly/plugin-background-removal';
+
+// Add background removal capability
+await cesdk.addPlugin(BackgroundRemovalPlugin());
+```
+
+See [Background Removal](./edit-image/remove-bg.md) for setup instructions and configuration options.
+
+#### Custom Asset Sources
+
+Connect external asset libraries like Unsplash, Getty Images, or your own content management system. Asset sources let users browse and insert content from any source.
+
+```typescript title="src/imgly/config/plugin.ts"
+import UnsplashAssetSource from '@imgly/plugin-unsplash';
+
+// Add Unsplash integration
+await cesdk.addPlugin(
+  UnsplashAssetSource({
+    accessKey: 'your-unsplash-access-key'
+  })
+);
+```
+
+See [Custom Asset Sources](./import-media/from-remote-source/unsplash.md) for integration patterns.
+
+#### Discover More Plugins
+
+Explore the full plugin ecosystem in the [IMG.LY plugins repository](https://github.com/imgly/plugins). Available plugins include:
+
+- **Vectorizer** – Convert raster images to vectors
+- **AI Integration** – Text-to-image generation and enhancement
+- **And more** – Check the repository for the latest additions
+
+---
+
+## Key Capabilities
+
+The Design Placeholders Editor enables template-based design creation at scale.
+
+<CapabilityGrid
+features={[
+{
+title: 'Image Placeholders',
+description:
+'Define swappable image placeholder regions that users or scripts can customize with content.',
+imageId: 'placeholders',
+},
+{
+title: 'Text Placeholders',
+description:
+'Create editable text areas that maintain styling while allowing content changes.',
+imageId: 'text-editing',
+},
+{
+title: 'Creator/Adopter Workflow',
+description:
+'Separate template design from content filling with dedicated Creator and Adopter modes.',
+imageId: 'templating',
+},
+{
+title: 'Scalable Output',
+description:
+'Generate multiple design variations by swapping placeholder content programmatically.',
+imageId: 'automation',
+},
+{
+title: 'Design Export',
+description:
+'Export finished designs in PNG, JPEG, or PDF format with customizable quality settings.',
+imageId: 'client-side',
+},
+{
+title: 'Media Library',
+description:
+'Access built-in media assets or integrate custom asset libraries.',
+imageId: 'asset-libraries',
+},
+]}
+/>
+
+<br />
+
+> **Free Trial:** [Sign up for a free trial](https://img.ly/forms/free-trial) to get a license key and remove the watermark.
+
+---
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Editor doesn't load
+
+- **Check the container element exists**: Ensure your container element is in the DOM before calling `create()`
+- **Verify the baseURL**: Assets must be accessible from the CDN or your self-hosted location
+- **Check console errors**: Look for CORS or network errors in browser developer tools
+
+### Assets don't appear
+
+- **Check network requests**: Open DevTools Network tab and look for failed requests to `cdn.img.ly`
+- **Self-host assets for production**: See [Serve Assets](./serve-assets.md) to host assets on your infrastructure
+
+### Watermark appears in production
+
+- **Add your license key**: Set the `license` property in your configuration
+- **Sign up for a trial**: Get a free trial license at [img.ly/forms/free-trial](https://img.ly/forms/free-trial)
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- [Configuration](./configuration.md) – Complete list of initialization options
+- [Serve Assets](./serve-assets.md) – Self-host engine assets for production
+- [Actions](./actions.md) – Build custom export and save workflows
+- [Theming](./user-interface/appearance/theming.md) – Customize colors and appearance
+- [Localization](./user-interface/localization.md) – Add translations and language support
+- [Placeholders](./create-templates/add-dynamic-content/placeholders.md) – Create and manage placeholder regions
+
+---
+
+## More Resources
+
+- **[Vanilla JS/TS Documentation Index](https://img.ly/docs/cesdk/js.md)** - Browse all Vanilla JS/TS documentation
+- **[Complete Documentation](./llms-full.txt.md)** - Full documentation in one file (for LLMs)
+- **[Web Documentation](./js.md)** - Interactive documentation with examples
+- **[Support](mailto:support@img.ly)** - Contact IMG.LY support