> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.livearf.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# LIVEARf Setup Guide

> Install and enable LIVEVUE on your Shopify store in 8 simple steps.

## Who is this guide for?

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Artists & Photographers" icon="image">
    Sell your own artwork or photography with interactive frame and mat options for customers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Framers" icon="frame">
    Let customers upload their own photos and visualise them inside your frames before buying.
  </Card>

  <Card title="New Employees" icon="user">
    Use this guide to understand the full onboarding flow before supporting customers.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Before You Begin

Make sure you have the following ready before starting:

* An active Shopify store with admin access
* At least one product published in your store (used for testing the preview)
* The LIVEARf app installed from the Shopify App Store

<Info>
  LIVEVUE runs entirely inside your Shopify admin. You do not need a separate account or login beyond Shopify.
</Info>

***

## Setup Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open LIVEARf in Shopify">
    Once installed, open the LIVEARf app from your Shopify admin. Go to **Apps → LIVEARf - Art Framing** in the left sidebar.

    You will land on the LIVEARf Dashboard showing your Theme Block Status and quick-start options.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/acumentec/xDF0bxmy6aoULaqo/images/setup/setup-dashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xDF0bxmy6aoULaqo&q=85&s=3ee952e7c8a960e9eb925bb978e18f3f" alt="LIVEARf Dashboard in Shopify Admin" width="1907" height="852" data-path="images/setup/setup-dashboard.png" />

    <Tip>
      Notice the left sidebar shows all sections you will use: **Templates**, **Components**, **Frame Generator**, **Settings**, and **Pricing Plans**. You will work through most of these as you set up your store.
    </Tip>

    Click **Next** on the welcome screen to begin.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept Terms & Generate Sample Data">
    The next screen shows the Terms and Conditions. LIVEVUE will create temporary sample data in your store — this lets you preview the full experience without touching any of your real products.

    Sample items that will be created:

    * Sample images on file
    * A Sample Preview Product (unlisted — invisible to customers)
    * Sample Collections

    Check **I Agree** and click **Create**. Once it completes, click **Next**.

    <Warning>
      The sample product is unlisted and will never appear in your live store. It exists only so you can test the visualisation during setup.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Your Business Role">
    Choose the role that best describes your business. This determines which default component and options get pre-loaded for you.

    | Role                      | Best for                                                |
    | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
    | **Artist / Seller**       | Selling your own paintings, prints, or original artwork |
    | **Framer / Seller**       | Custom picture framing services                         |
    | **Photographer / Seller** | Selling digital photography or photo prints             |

    Select your role, click **Save**, then click **Next**.

    <Info>
      Not sure which to pick? Artists and Photographers should choose the **Artwork Component** path. Framers and print-on-demand businesses should choose **Upload Component**. You can always create both types of components later.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the Visualisation Reference Video">
    A reference video is shown at this step. It demonstrates exactly what your customers will see — how the frame, mat, and size options update the artwork preview in real time.

    Watch the full video before moving on. It gives you a clear picture of the end result you are building toward.

    Click **Next** after watching.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Sample Component">
    This is where you choose your component type. You will be taken to the **Templates** screen.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/acumentec/xDF0bxmy6aoULaqo/images/setup/setup-templates.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=xDF0bxmy6aoULaqo&q=85&s=91dcb164a1f8b66941ed12aeb38849e9" alt="Templates screen — choose Upload Component or Artwork Component" width="1890" height="866" data-path="images/setup/setup-templates.jpg" />

    Select based on your role:

    | Component             | Choose if you are...                         |
    | --------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
    | **Artwork Component** | An Artist or Photographer with pre-made work |
    | **Upload Component**  | A Framer or print-on-demand business         |

    Click **Preview** first to see the customer-facing experience, then click **Use** to select it.

    A popup will appear with auto-generated sample frame and mat options. Click **Save** to confirm.

    <Tip>
      This sample component is just for testing during setup. You will build your real custom component after completing these steps.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create & Enable the LIVEVUE Template">
    A template is what connects LIVEVUE to your Shopify product pages. Without an enabled template, customers will not see the visualisation on your store.

    1. Click **Create** — your LIVEVUE template generates automatically
    2. Click **Enable** to activate it
    3. A Shopify window opens — click **Save** in the top-right corner
    4. You will see the template listed with an **Enabled** status

    <Check>
      If the template shows Enabled status, this step is complete.
    </Check>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Link the Template to a Product">
    Now connect your template to an actual product so you can preview the full experience.

    Use the **Switch Template** feature to assign your LIVEVUE template to a product. Then click **Preview Product** to verify everything is working.

    You should see the product page update in real time as you change size, frame, and mat selections — this is exactly what your customers will experience.

    <Tip>
      Use the sample product created in Step 2 for this test. It is safe to use without affecting your live store.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Setup Complete">
    LIVEVUE is now enabled and connected to your store. 🎉

    From here you can:

    * Build your own custom components tailored to your specific products
    * Link components to individual products, entire collections, or all LIVEVUE-enabled products
    * Configure advanced pricing rules, conditional logic, and frame styles

    <Check>
      Your store is ready. Choose your next step below based on your business type.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## What's Next?

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  <Card title="Artwork Component" icon="image" href="/livevue/artwork-component">
    For Artists & Photographers. Set up frame, mat, and size options for your pre-made artwork.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upload Component" icon="upload" href="/livevue/upload-component">
    For Framers. Let customers upload their own photos and visualise them framed.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>