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  • How to Create a New View Layout:
  • 1. Simple Steps to Personalization
  • 2. Rename, edit, or make any layout a default one when visiting a certain list
  • 3. Saving a New Layout (With Few Additional Steps)
  • Benefits of Creating New View Layouts on SIMKL:

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  1. Core Features
  2. Custom Layout & View Designs

Creating New View Layout

Create a new layout with your current view, filters and sorting options

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of saving \ creating a new view layout on SIMKL. Whether you prefer a sleek poster view, a compact table view, or a detailed card view, creating a custom layout allows you to browse your favorite content exactly the way you want. Let's dive in and explore how you can unleash the full potential of SIMKL's customization options.

What are Layouts?

Welcome to a realm of limitless customization on SIMKL! As you've already explored the vast world of Movies, TV Shows, and Anime, it's time to take your experience to new heights with our special feature: Custom Layouts.

With Custom Layouts, you wield the power to design and save personalized views tailored to your preferences. Whether you're a fan of Poster View, Card View, or Table View, there's a layout waiting for you to craft.

Unlimited Creativity, Boundless Possibilities

The beauty of Custom Layouts lies in its flexibility. You can save various configurations, including your current view, filters, and sorting options. Mix and match to your heart's content, choosing between different views, filters, and sorting methods to curate the perfect setup for your browsing pleasure.

How to Create a New View Layout:

Custom Layouts are saved individually for 3 types of screen sizes: Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile.

1. Simple Steps to Personalization

  • Choose Your Customizations: Begin by selecting your desired advanced filters, view styles (Poster / Card / Table), and sorting preferences. Whether you're seeking the highest-rated titles or the latest releases, or based on most watched, tailor your layout to match your browsing habits.

  • Save Your Design: Once you've fine-tuned your layout, navigate to the More Options button and give your creation a name. Decide whether you want to save your current view, filter settings, sorting options, or a combination of all three.

  • Select Your Scope: Determine where you want your custom layout to be applied. Whether it's for a specific page or across all user lists, the choice is yours. Keep in mind that filter options may vary between sections, ensuring a tailored experience for each category.

  • Finalize and Save: With your selections made, hit the "Save New Layout" button, and watch as your personalized view comes to life. Congratulations, you've just created your first Custom Layout!

2. Rename, edit, or make any layout a default one when visiting a certain list

3. Saving a New Layout (With Few Additional Steps)

After you’ve finished arranging the view type, filters, and sort order and have typed a name for your new layout, SIMKL shows one last dialog with two groups of check-boxes.

Both groups are ticked by default, but you can change them at any time (and edit them later if you change your mind).

Group
What it controls
Choices

Save Current

Which parts of the screen state are stored in this layout.

▫ View – Poster / Card / Table style ▫ Filters – All advanced filter sliders, tags or rating you currently have active ▫ Sorting – Current Sort By Option

Save Layout in

Where the layout will be available.

▫ This page / This list only – Makes the layout visible only on the list you are looking at (great for one-off views).

▫ All pages / All profile lists – Registers the layout globally so it can be reused on every list in Movies, TV Shows, and Anime. (Can Be Customized further)

Typical use-cases

Want to …
Tick
Untick
Scope

Create a “view-only” preset (same layout, but keep filters flexible)

View

Filters, Sorting

your choice

Create a filter bundle you can call up on demand

Filters

View, Sorting

this list or all lists

Make a global compact table you can use everywhere

View

Filters, Sorting

All user lists

Freeze a page exactly as you see it (view + filters + sort)

View, Filters, Sorting

–

this list

Tip: You can keep several variations of the same layout (e.g., one saved per list and another saved globally) and switch between them from ⋯ More Options › Saved layouts in this list.

This extra step ensures you always know what is being saved and where it will show up, giving you full control over how, when, and on which lists each custom layout appears.


Benefits of Creating New View Layouts on SIMKL:

  • Tailored Experience: Customize your browsing experience to suit your preferences.

  • Efficient Navigation: Streamline browsing with personalized filters and sorting options.

  • Personalization: Hide or display elements and adjust sizes for a personalized view.

  • Enhanced Visuals: Choose layouts that match your aesthetic preferences.

  • Productivity Boost: Prioritize information and eliminate distractions for focused browsing.

  • Consistency: Enjoy a consistent experience across all devices.

Creating a new view layout on SIMKL gives you the freedom to browse your favorite content exactly the way you want. Take control of your browsing experience today and discover the joy of personalized viewing.

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Custom Layout & View Designs
Examples of Design Views