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How to configure the header and footer for PDF exports on Dashpivot Web

Learn how to configure header and footer settings for consistent and branded PDF exports

Written by Adriana De Souza

Dashpivot Web allows Org Controllers to configure the header and footer that appear on exported PDFs. This enables consistent branding, inclusion of company details, and structured document formatting across all form exports. Header and footer settings are managed within the Template Editor.

Prerequisites

Before you begin make sure you have the following:

  • Plan: Standard, Pro, Premium, or Platinum

  • Permission: Org Controller, Project Controller, Team Controller

  • Skills Required: Dashpivot Navigation

  • Device Type: computer

  • Subscription: Dashpivot Web

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In Dashpivot Web, open the template you want to update.

  2. Open the Template Editor.

  3. In the Template Editor sidebar, select the Header/Footer tab. When you open this tab, a title and short description appear in the sidebar explaining the feature — this context panel is visible before you drag any fields in.

    • To open this help article directly from the template editor at any time, click the ? icon beside the Header/Footer title in the sidebar.

  4. Add, remove or reorder the fields you want shown in the PDF header and footer.

  5. Click Align to configure the alignment left, center, or right.

  6. Use the Preview tab to see how the updated header/footer will appear.

  7. Click Save to apply your changes.

Configuring Folder Name in Header and Footer

  1. Drag and drop the Folder Name field as needed (you can add it multiple times if required in both header and footer).

  2. Click Align to configure the alignment left, center, or right.

  3. Use the dropdown in the field to select either Project or Team.

  4. Review the changes in the form preview and confirm it appears correctly in exported PDFs.

  5. Click Save in the Template Editor.

Notes

  • Header and footer settings apply to PDF exports generated from the configured template.

  • Changes made in the Home Folder apply to all deployments of that template.

  • Changes made within a Team Folder apply only within that folder.

  • A “-” will appear in the preview if no project or team is defined yet (for example, when created at the home folder level).

  • When you first open the Header/Footer tab, a title and short description appear in the sidebar to explain what this section does. Fields populate the sidebar once you drag them in.

  • Click the ? icon beside the Header/Footer title in the sidebar to open this help article directly from the template editor.

Available header and footer elements include:

  • Logo (workspace logo)

  • Filepath (Workspace, Project, Team)

  • Folder Name

  • Template ID (editable in Template Settings)

  • Template Version

  • Form Version

  • PDF Creation Date and Time

  • PDF Page Number

  • PDF Export Disclaimer

  • Prefilled text (up to 24 characters including spaces)

  • Prefilled image (useful for displaying a second logo)

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