This quick start guide will help you install, configure, and start using Product Designer App in just a few steps. You’ll be able to:

• Install the plugin
• Assign it to products
• Let customers design and order products
• Download print-ready files

Install Product Designer App #

First, install the Product Designer App plugin on your store. Enable the plugin after installation

• Download Product Designer App plugin ZIP file
• Go to WordPress Admin Dashboard
• Go to Plugins
• Upload the Product Designer App plugin ZIP file and click Install Now
• After the plugin is installed, you must activate it to start using PDA

👉 Read more: installation Guide.

Verify Purchase Code (Paid Version Only) #

To use premium features such as:

• Resource import
• Updates
• Support

You need to verify your Purchase Code.

1. Go to WordPress Admin Dashboard -> PDA -> Dashboard
2. Click Verify Purchase Code
3. Enter your purchase code
4. Click Verify

👉 Read more: Verify Purchase Code.

Check System Status & Basic Configuration #

Before using the plugin, it’s important to make sure your server environment is ready.

Check System Status #

Go to System Status and review all checks:

• PHP version
• Memory limits
• Upload limits
• Required extensions

Fix any warnings or errors to ensure PDA runs smoothly.

👉 Read more: System Status

Configure Plugin Settings #

Next, configure the plugin to fit your website’s needs. You can customize:

• Text tools
• Photo tools
• Enable / disable specific features
• Fonts and typography options

This step helps you control what customers can do inside the design editor.

👉 Read more: Plugin Configuration

Set Up Printing Types #

Printing Type is a required configuration for every design product. It allows you to:

• Define printing methods
• Set prices based on size, colors, sides, or other rules
• Automatically apply printing costs to the order price

Each product design must be linked to at least one printing type.

👉 Read more: Printing Types

Create Products #

Create a Base Product Design #

Start by creating a base product design.
This defines:

• Product structure
• Design sides
• Editable areas

👉 Read more: Create Base Product Design

Create a Design Product for WooCommerce #

After the base design is ready, create a WooCommerce product that uses this design.

This product will:

• Appear in your store
• Open the PDA design editor
• Allow customers to customize before purchase

👉 Read more: Create Design Product.

Set Up the Design Page #

To work with Product Designer App, you must set up a Design Studio page.
This page is where the design editor loads and allows customers to customize products.

Without a design page, the design tools cannot function.

👉 Read more: Design Page Setup

Create Orders & Download Designs #

Once products are published, customers can start placing orders.

Create an Order #

Customers:

• Open the product page
• Design the product
• Add to cart
• Complete checkout

👉 Read more: Create New Order

Manage Orders & Download Files #

After an order is created, you can:

• Open order details
• Download customer design files
• Send files directly to print

All files are print-ready and require no extra editing.

👉 Read more: Manage Orders & Download Designs

Explore More Settings & Optimization #

At this point, you can already work with Product Designer App.
However, you can further optimize your store by configuring advanced options.

You can customize:

• Layouts
• Languages
• Resources
• Editor appearance

You can also prepare resources to help customers work faster and more efficiently:

• Artworks
• Design templates
• Preset elements

👉 Read more: Advanced Settings & Resources

You’re Ready to Go 🚀 #

You’ve completed the essential steps to start using Product Designer App.

From here, you can:

• Add more products
• Create advanced templates
• Fine-tune pricing
• Explore advanced features in the documentation

Welcome to your product design journey — and happy designing! 🎨