Templates are used to control the layout and formatting of the sieve analyses. In general, all of the sieve analyses in a project would use one or two templates. In this way, a consistent format can be established within a project and across projects. Once a template is created it is available to all projects.

WinSieve comes with numerous easily customized templates, which can be edited and saved as new templates. You can also create a new template by specifying the desired layout. Each template consists of a header, legend, and graph. Templates can be customized to display different header titles, legend columns, graph format, and specifications.

Templates are stored in the WinSieve master database. The format of the master database is Microsoft Access 97. This database is stored in the Main Database Directory. 

The creation and editing of templates is supported by the following features:

• Standard classification systems (Unified, USDA, Modified Wentworth, AASHTO, International, Australian) can be selected in the template and used for all sieve analyses.
• Fonts, scales, line style, point labels, titles, and the layout can be easily customized.
• Specifications can be selected to overlay on the graph for comparison with sieve analysis results.
• Customizable legend at top or bottom of graph can display sample, soil classification, and test information.
• Customizable header at top or bottom of graph can display company logos, site plans, project name and number, sample information, and other text.