PDF export: setup and settings guide
Content
- Overview
- How to enable PDF export
- How PDF export works for end users
- What's included in the PDF
- Customising PDF content and appearance
- Adding your logo
- Configuring SKUs for unique PDF filenames
- Advanced customisation
- Best practices
- FAQs
Overview
Mimeeq's PDF export feature lets your customers download a branded summary of their product configuration. The exported PDF can include a configuration specification, product imagery, dimensions, gallery pages, and pricing — all controlled from your Embed Template settings.
How to enable PDF export
PDF export is enabled by default in two places within the configurator. You can turn either off from your Embed Template settings if needed.
Option 1 — Quick icon on the canvas
Controlled by Embed Template → Interface Elements → Quick Icons → Show PDF Generation. When on, a PDF icon appears in the canvas toolbar during the configuration experience.
Option 2 — Button on the finish screen
Controlled by Embed Template → Interface Elements → Finish Screen → Show Generate PDF Button. When on, a Generate PDF button appears on the summary screen shown after the user clicks Finish.
To change either setting, go to Settings → Data → Embed Templates, open your template, navigate to the relevant section under Interface Elements, toggle the option, and save.
How PDF export works for end users
The export behaviour depends on whether the product has additional content tabs (such as a gallery, or a product information page).
No additional tabs
If the product has no extra tabs, clicking the PDF icon or Generate PDF immediately downloads the PDF. No page selection is shown.
Product has additional tabs
If the product has additional tabs set up, users see an Export PDF modal before downloading. This lets them:
- Select which pages to include in the PDF
- Reorder pages by dragging them into their preferred order
Available pages in the modal correspond to the product's tabs — for example: Configuration Specification, Product Overview, Materials & Care, Gallery. Users can include any combination and click Export PDF to download.
What's included in the PDF
The Configuration Specification page is always the core of the exported PDF. It includes:
- Product name and description
- A rendered image of the configured product
- SKU code
- Selected options (e.g. seat finish, leg finish, colour)
- Quantity and pricing, including quantity breaks if applicable
- VAT information
- Delivery information
Which of these elements appear is controlled by your PDF Settings in the Embed Template (see Customising PDF content and appearance below).
Customising PDF content and appearance
All PDF content and styling settings live in your Embed Template under PDF Settings. Navigate to Settings → Data → Embed Templates, open your template, and scroll to the PDF Settings section.
General Settings
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Dimensions on PDF image | Controls whether dimension lines appear on the product image in the PDF. Options: Respect Canvas State, Always With Dimensions, Always Without Dimensions, Include Both |
Font family | Specify a custom font to match your brand. Leave empty to use the default Mimeeq font |
Branding
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Show logo | Shows your logo at the top of the PDF. Requires a logo to be uploaded in Settings → Contact Details — see Adding your logo |
Product Details
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Show description | Shows the product description |
Show product name | Shows the product name |
Show SKU | Shows the SKU code |
Pricing and ordering
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Show delivery information | Shows estimated delivery time |
Show price | Shows the product price |
Show quantity | Shows the selected quantity |
Show quantity breaks | Shows quantity break pricing tiers |
Show VAT information | Shows VAT label next to the price (e.g. Including VAT) |
Adding your logo
The logo shown on the PDF is set at the account level, not per-template.
- Go to Settings → Contact Details.
- Upload your logo in the branding section.
- In your Embed Template under PDF Settings → Branding, enable Show Logo.
Once uploaded, the logo applies to PDFs generated from all templates where Show Logo is turned on.
Configuring SKUs for unique PDF filenames
By default, if SKUs aren't configured on your products, all downloaded PDFs will have the same base filename (differentiated only by a number in brackets). Configuring dynamic SKUs ensures each PDF has a unique, descriptive filename that reflects the selected configuration.
How to configure dynamic SKUs
- Navigate to the product's Pricing and Code section.
- Set the base SKU for the product.
- For each option set that contributes to the configuration, navigate to the option set and set an appropriate **Code **value for each option.
When properly configured, your SKU might look like BASE-SQ-C1-C2 where BASE is the product's base SKU and each subsequent part represents a selected option.
Advanced customisation
Standard PDF customisation covers branding, content visibility, and font. For custom PDF layouts or additional text fields, refer to the Mimeeq PDF customisation developer documentation or contact your Mimeeq representative.
Best practices
- Configure SKUs on all configurable products. Without them, every downloaded PDF will share the same base filename. Well-structured SKUs make PDFs easier to identify and organise, even if you don't display the SKU in the PDF itself.
- Use the product description field for disclaimers. The description shown in the PDF comes from the product-level Description field. This is a good place to add notes about colour accuracy, lead times, or sizing that you want included on every export.
- Test PDF output across configurations. After updating your PDF Settings, test a few different product configurations to confirm the output looks correct — especially if you're using quantity breaks, custom fonts, or dimension overlays.
- Use separate embed templates for different PDF requirements. If some products need pricing hidden and others don't, create separate templates rather than toggling settings per product.
FAQs
Why do all my PDFs have the same filename with numbers in brackets?
This happens when SKUs aren't configured on the product. Follow the steps in Configuring SKUs for unique PDF filenames to give each configuration a unique filename.
Why can't my users see the Generate PDF button on the finish screen?
The Generate PDF button on the finish screen can be hidden when Add to Cart is also enabled on that template. Use the PDF icon on the canvas toolbar instead, or disable Add to Cart on that template if PDF export is the priority.
Can I have different PDF settings for different products?
PDF settings are configured at the embed template level, not per product. To have different PDF outputs for different products, assign them to separate embed templates with the appropriate settings.
How do I update the logo on my PDFs?
Upload a new logo under Settings → Contact Details. The updated logo will appear on all PDFs generated from templates where Show Logo is enabled.
How do I change what text appears in the PDF?
The product name comes from the Display Name field and the description/disclaimer text comes from the Descriptionfield — both at the product level. Edit these directly in the product settings to update what appears in the PDF.
Can I customise the layout or add extra fields to the PDF?
Standard layout and field options are controlled through the Embed Template PDF Settings. For custom layouts or additional fields, see the PDF customisation developer documentation or contact your Mimeeq representative.
Related articles
- Embed Template Settings Guide
- Understanding Mimeeq Embeds: Types, Configuration, and Customization
- Dimension Overlay — Setup and Configuration Guide
Updated on: 19/06/2026
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