Getting started with the advanced model

In this article, we outline the key resources and processes to learn all about our advanced model.

1. Gather the essential information from your supplier

To use our advanced model, you must first get the correct information from your manufacturer and use these resources to help you get what you need. Request the essential information from your supplier.

Additional Resources

• Understanding shipping cost

2. Price your signs for success

This article contains a video and will provide you with an in-depth explanation on how to master our advanced pricing system

3. Setup your fonts

Follow this guide on how to Add your fonts to your sign customiser.

Additional Resources

• Set the minimum height of font characters, this value can be found from the supplier/factory, or if you have your own factory, you can determine it yourself by using our guide to understand how the minimum height of smallest character works

• Ensure your fonts can be measured accurately and priced accurately with your supplier.

4. Understand how sizing works

It’s important to understand how our flexible and scalable sizing solution works. First Add a new sizing option.

Additional Resources

• Understanding the size scale multiplier

• Allow customer to choose their own size

• Set limits on how large of a sign a customer can purchase on your store

5. Enable AI Sign Designer (optional)

The Advanced Letter Model supports AI Sign Designer, which lets customers upload images and get instant production-ready SVG signs. AI designs are priced using the same material length calculations as typed text — every SVG path is measured and priced by your cost per centimetre.

To set this up, you’ll configure default sign dimensions and a minimum production height for uploaded designs. The full walkthrough is in the AI Sign Designer Guide.