Gang Sheet Builder ๐จ๏ธ โ
The drag-and-drop DTF gang sheet composer for Shopify โ let customers arrange their own transfer designs, then order directly from your store.
What is Gang Sheet Builder? โ
Gang Sheet Builder is a standalone web app that embeds into your Shopify store product page. It gives customers a professional, canvas-based design tool to upload their artwork, arrange multiple designs on a single sheet, and check out โ with the finished gang sheet file automatically delivered to you via email when the order is placed.
It is purpose-built for DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfer printers who want to offer self-service gang sheet ordering without a manual back-and-forth quoting process.
Key Features โ
- Drag-and-Drop Canvas โ Customers upload images and freely position, resize, rotate, flip, and crop them on a true-to-scale sheet canvas.
- Multiple Sheet Sizes โ Configure any number of size variants (e.g. 22" ร 24" through 22" ร 120"). Each size maps to a Shopify product variant for accurate pricing.
- Auto-Nest โ Automatically pack all images as tightly as possible on the sheet with configurable spacing. Preview before applying.
- Fill Sheet โ One-click to tile the selected image to fill all remaining space on the sheet.
- Replicate โ Duplicate the selected image N times across the canvas instantly.
- Jersey Creator โ A built-in tool for generating custom name & number graphics for sports jerseys. Enter a name, number, style, and colors โ the graphic renders immediately and can be placed directly on the sheet.
- Batch Jersey โ Import an entire roster via CSV and generate all name/number graphics in one step.
- Design Library โ A saved library of reusable artwork that customers can access without re-uploading every session.
- Templates โ Save and reload complete canvas layouts for recurring order types.
- Shape Masks (Crop) โ Crop images to circle, rounded rectangle, or diamond shapes โ or remove masks.
- DPI Inspector โ Live DPI badge on every image warns customers when their image resolution is too low for quality printing.
- Layers Panel โ View all images on the canvas, toggle visibility, and reorder layers.
- Exact Dimensions โ Type precise width, height, X, and Y values in inches for pixel-perfect placement.
- Grid, Snap & Smart Guides โ Configurable grid with snap-to-grid and alignment guides for clean layouts.
- Bleed Zone โ Optional bleed overlay shows safe printing margins.
- Dark / Light Theme โ Builder ships in dark mode with a one-click toggle to light mode.
- Keyboard Shortcuts โ Full keyboard shortcut set for power users (press
?to view). - White-Label Branding โ Merchants configure their logo, brand colors, and display name. The builder renders with their brand, not SaasyLlama's.
- Shopify Cart Integration โ "Save & Add to Cart" exports the sheet as a high-resolution PNG, uploads it to the backend, and adds the Shopify product to the cart with the file URL attached as a line item property.
- Order Email Notifications โ When an order is placed, your backend receives the Shopify webhook and sends you an email with a direct download link for the gang sheet file.
- Admin Dashboard โ Backend admin panel showing all orders, download links, and usage statistics.
Quick Navigation โ
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Getting Started | Set up the product, deploy the builder, and go live |
| The Builder Interface | Canvas, toolbar, sidebar, and all builder tools |
| Jersey Creator | Name & number graphics and batch roster import |
| Auto-Nest & Fill Tools | Automatically pack designs on the sheet |
| Templates & Design Library | Saving and reusing layouts and artwork |
| Shopify Integration | Product setup, button embed, and cart flow |
| Admin & Order Management | Backend dashboard, email notifications, and file downloads |
| Branding & White-Label | Configuring your logo, colors, and brand name |
| Troubleshooting | Common issues and fixes |
New to Gang Sheet Builder?
Start with the Getting Started guide โ the full end-to-end setup takes about 30 minutes.
Need Help? โ
Email us at support@saasyllama.com โ we typically respond within one business day.
