# Save a calibration template

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.oriondata.io/llms.txt)

Save configured calibration groups as a template and mark inputs that require per-device values.

This article covers how to save a calibration as a template, using the DTW Calibration and 9am Rainfall Calibration as worked examples.

## Before you begin

This article assumes you have already configured the calibration you want to save. If you have not yet set up your calibration, refer to the calibrations documentation before proceeding.

Navigate to **Devices** > **Calibrations** to access the calibration screen.

## Understanding the Required field

When saving a template, you will be prompted to mark certain inputs as **Required**. This tells Orion Data which fields must be filled in each time the template is applied to a new device.

Use the following rule when deciding what to mark as **Required**:

- **Mark as Required** any input that will differ between devices, such as a sensor reference or a variable value.
- **Do not mark as Required** any input that is a constant, a sensor that will not differ between devices, or any value that is part of a fixed calculation.

## DTW Calibration

Once you have finished configuring your DTW Calibration, follow these steps to save it as a template.

1. Click **Save as template**.
2. Enter a name for the template in the name field.
3. Tick **Required** for any inputs that will differ between devices. Do not tick **Required** for constants, fixed sensors, or calculated values.
4. Click **Save Template**.

![Calibration Step Groups with the DTW(m) Calc group outlined and the Save as template button highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/saving-a-calibration-as-a-template/calibration-step-groups-dtw-m-calc-group-save-as-template-button.png)

![Save New Template window with the template name and the Required checkboxes for Dip, Head of water at time of dip and Water Level highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/saving-a-calibration-as-a-template/save-new-template-window-template-name-required-checkboxes-dip-head-water-time.png)

![Arrow pointing to the Save Template button](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/saving-a-calibration-as-a-template/save-template-button.png)

## 9am Rainfall Calibration

The 9am Rainfall Calibration consists of two separate calibrations saved into one template: **Accumulation** and **Reset**. Follow the steps below for each.

Once you have finished configuring your 9am Rainfall Calibration, follow these steps to save it as a template.

1. Click **Save as template**. A pop-up window will open.
2. Enter a name for the template in the name field.
3. Tick **Required** for any inputs that will differ between devices. Do not tick **Required** for constants, fixed sensors, or calculated values.
4. Click **Save Template**.

![Rainfall Calibration Step Groups with the Accumulation and Reset groups outlined and the Save as template button highlighted](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/saving-a-calibration-as-a-template/rainfall-calibration-step-groups-accumulation-reset-groups-save-as-template.png)

### Accumulation

![Save New Template window named 9am - 9am Rainfall, with Required ticked for the 9am Rainfall Test soft sensor](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/saving-a-calibration-as-a-template/save-new-template-window-named-9am-9am-rainfall-required-ticked-9am-rainfall.png)

### Reset

![Save New Template Reset section with Required ticked for the 09 am and 09 am times, and an arrow to Save Template](https://docs.oriondata.io/images/portal/calibrations/saving-a-calibration-as-a-template/save-new-template-reset-section-required-ticked-09-10-am-09-20-am-times-save.png)

## Summary

This article covered how to save a configured calibration as a reusable template in Orion Data. You learned how to name a template, apply the **Required** field correctly, and save the template for future use. Two worked examples were provided: the DTW Calibration and the 9am Rainfall Calibration, which includes separate Accumulation and Reset calibrations within one template.

## Next Steps

- Apply a saved calibration template to a new device
- Review and edit an existing calibration template
- Configure a new calibration from scratch

## Related articles

- [Calibrations and sensor values](https://docs.oriondata.io/portal/calibrations/understanding-calibrations/)
- Applying a calibration template to a device
- Configuring sensor calibrations