--- title: Exporting & Preparing the Master Build for Design Handoff description: "In this final lesson, you will learn the closing steps of the Master Build process: how to export and prepare completed master files so they stay clean, well-organized, and fully ready for a smooth, error-free handoff to the design team." --- [Skip to content](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/1d-master-training-exporting-preparing-the-master-build-for-design-handoff#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![Signature Athletics Logo](https://help.signaturelocker.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Signature%20Athletics%20Logo.png?width=200&height=64&name=Signature%20Athletics%20Logo.png)](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support?hsLang=en) - [SALES](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/sales) - [ACCOUNT MANAGER](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/account-manager) - [TICKET MANAGEMENT](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/ticket-management) - [DESIGN](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/design-team) Show submenu for DESIGN - [TEAM](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/design-team#main-content) - [CREATIVE](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/design-creative#main-content) - [ECOM](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/ecom) - [OPS](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/ops) - [MARKETING](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/marketing) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [SALES](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/sales) - [ACCOUNT MANAGER](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/account-manager) - [TICKET MANAGEMENT](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/ticket-management) - [DESIGN](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/design-team) Show submenu for DESIGN - [TEAM](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/design-team#main-content) - [CREATIVE](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/design-creative#main-content) - [ECOM](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/ecom) - [OPS](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/ops) - [MARKETING](https://help.signaturelocker.com/migration/support/marketing) - English Show submenu for translations - [Signature Locker](https://signaturelocker.com/) [Signature Locker](https://signaturelocker.com/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support?hsLang=en) 2. [Design | Masters](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-masters?hsLang=en) 3. [Building 1Ds](https://help.signaturelocker.com/support/design-masters?hsLang=en#building-1ds) # Exporting & Preparing the Master Build for Design Handoff ## Building Masters | Phase 5 --- *Last Updated: May 5, 2026* ---   #### FINAL EXPORT & HANDOFF --- ### Overview In this final lesson, you will learn the closing steps of the Master Build process: how to export and prepare completed master files so they stay clean, well-organized, and fully ready for a smooth, error-free handoff to the design team. --- ### STEP-by-STep guide **1. Save the completed master as the new version** [0:00](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=0) ![generated-image-at-00:00:00](https://loom.com/i/c9e9daa7584042e3ba2f73dae581d9fb?workflows_screenshot=true) - The master build is complete, and the file is now being prepared for design. - Use **Save As** and place the file in the correct version folder. - If you are starting from a `0.0` folder, create a `v1` folder first. - Rename the file/version to the new master version (example: **5.0**). - Remove beta naming if present so the file reflects the final master version. --- **2. Reset version metadata and prepare for duplication** [0:57](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=57) ![generated-image-at-00:00:57](https://loom.com/i/252a835e0e444dd3b59526737093be0d?workflows_screenshot=true) - Change the **version ID** back to the clean version number (example: `5.0`). - Note that multiple size versions will need to be duplicated later. - Do the setup work first before duplicating, since there are multiple versions to update. - Confirm the style and pattern structure before moving on. --- **3. Update naming and hide non-essential branding** [2:08](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=128) ![generated-image-at-00:02:08](https://loom.com/i/bf196146ebc745138080f3ae3007605c?workflows_screenshot=true) - Change the name fields back to the correct production naming format. - Update the last name / number fields as needed. - Hide branding elements that should not appear in the final design handoff. - If a layer says **change color**, do **not** lock it yet. - Only lock layers that are no longer meant to be edited. --- **4. Clean up registration, placement, and label layers** [3:03](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=183) ![generated-image-at-00:03:03](https://loom.com/i/9fcac329fe434783a56e048033ef0226?workflows_screenshot=true) - Hide or disable registration layers where appropriate. - Create or update the locker tag registration if needed. - Review placement layers such as: - side panel - back - sleeve left / sleeve right - design box - front - Hide or lock any placement or label layers that are no longer needed for the next stage. --- **5. Adjust color layers and verify visible components** [6:00](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=360) ![generated-image-at-00:06:00](https://loom.com/i/92a71f6b15a84cf993e9ea0295cb4f35?workflows_screenshot=true) - Update the bottom binding and other color-controlled elements. - Check that the correct colors are assigned to: - bottom binding - signature - color stripe - base color - Open layer groups to verify what is inside before locking. - If a layer still needs color changes, leave it editable. - Close and lock only the layers that are finalized. --- **6. Verify collar, stripe, and switch details** [8:06](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=486) ![generated-image-at-00:08:06](https://loom.com/i/108846b9d0a54944a5a26006fe6ca198?workflows_screenshot=true) - Inspect the collar setup carefully, since it may appear reversed or layered incorrectly. - Confirm the collar stripe direction and color placement. - Verify the switch/thread detail so that the color change behaves correctly. - Make sure the white thread or other thread color is set up properly. - Lock the collar-related layers once they are correct. --- **7. Set up side panels, stripes, and halftone pattern changes** [16:59](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=1019) ![generated-image-at-00:16:59](https://loom.com/i/b3e98d432afd4b1ea1099de1d9cd7f33?workflows_screenshot=true) - Lock side panels if they are not needed for the next stage. - Turn on the base colors, stripes, and sleeves where required. - Update the halftone pattern by changing the pattern value (example: to **7**). - Turn off registration layers for the halftone if they are no longer needed. - Hide labels and inspect what sits behind the stripes before finalizing. --- **8. Save the master before duplicating versions** [21:39](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=1299) ![generated-image-at-00:21:39](https://loom.com/i/4f0d7295dcc4434aba5ecae11a021bf7?workflows_screenshot=true) - Once the master looks correct, save it before making duplicates. - Keep open only the layers that still need to be changed across versions. - Save the file fully so the master state is preserved. - After saving, duplicate the file for the other versions/fabrics. --- **9. Duplicate the file and update version-specific naming** [23:16](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=1396) ![generated-image-at-00:23:16](https://loom.com/i/6c2e09d90bf049e2b681b94658a35240?workflows_screenshot=true) - Duplicate the saved master file. - If renaming is blocked in the current location, use a workaround such as duplicating and renaming elsewhere. - This process is especially important when there are multiple fabrics or multiple version outputs. - If there is only one fabric, you may be able to skip some of the duplication steps and move to upload. --- **10. Update the duplicated file for the correct style and size** [48:56](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=2936) ![generated-image-at-00:48:56](https://loom.com/i/47c30ded326741e2bb69edc51becd8f1?workflows_screenshot=true) - Change the duplicated file’s style number to the correct version. - Update the **Master Symbol** carefully so all linked instances update together. - Do **not** accidentally delink the symbol by editing the wrong field. - Update care instructions and size labels so they match the new style/version. - Make sure spacing stays aligned after changing the size code. --- **11. Lock finalized layers and collapse the layer stack** [53:29](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=3209) ![generated-image-at-00:53:29](https://loom.com/i/77ef5e54df4043128ddf432f1b75c9f6?workflows_screenshot=true) - Lock all finalized elements once the version-specific edits are complete. - Verify the correct size code appears everywhere it should. - If there is no mesh overlay for that version, leave it off. - Collapse the layer groups and save again. - This step is repeated for each size/version variant. --- **12. Handle special fabric types like heavy interlock and mock mesh** [01:03:40](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=3820) ![generated-image-at-01:03:40](https://loom.com/i/8835c773ed03416585ba7eed15953aa1?workflows_screenshot=true) - For **heavy mock mesh**, turn on the mesh overlay layer. - If the file does not have a dedicated base, use the line art or outline path as the base reference. - Move or reflect the mesh layer as needed so it sits correctly on the front/back and other panels. - For shadow/thread areas, check whether the mesh belongs inside the thread layer rather than the shadow layer. - Lock everything again after confirming the mesh placement. --- **13. Repeat the process for each fabric/version combination** [01:12:19](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=4339) ![generated-image-at-01:12:19](https://loom.com/i/b94f9ebf6ae04d96975635f7aedd0358?workflows_screenshot=true) - Continue duplicating and updating the file for each fabric or size variant. - The core design stays the same; only the fabric/version information changes. - If a rename or move fails, use a workaround to keep the file moving through the workflow. - Keep updating the correct version number as you go. --- **14. Upload the final masters to Zyflow and update live folders** [01:31:03](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=5463) ![generated-image-at-01:31:03](https://loom.com/i/adc8953a759249c785b1b16735a73d03?workflows_screenshot=true) - Once all versions are complete, upload the final masters to **Zyflow**. - Match the Zyflow version number to the current master version (example: **5.0**). - Update the live folder in Google Drive with the latest men’s and women’s files for unisex styles. - Remove outdated version IDs from the live folder if they are no longer needed. - Treat Google Drive as the backup source for the AI file. --- **15. Update migration tracking and status documentation** [01:33:33](https://loom.com/share/bad336c6d00745f8afbbd588a878fac4?t=5613) ![generated-image-at-01:33:33](https://loom.com/i/53cf699db9574112822a17aadcd4b75d?workflows_screenshot=true) - Go to the Slack channel and the **Master Migration Tracker**. - Update the migration status for the new version. - Paste in the relevant table or tracking data. - Add a screenshot or proof image if needed. - Mark the item as **in progress** and color-code it appropriately (example: yellow). --- **16. 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