> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.premsoft.de/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.premsoft.de/en/plugins/cms-elements/getting-started.md).

# Getting started

In this chapter you build your first section with a PremSoft element in just a few clicks.

## Open a shopping experience

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In the admin, open **Content → Shopping Experiences**.
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Use **Create shopping experience** to start a new layout, or edit an existing one.
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You land in the **Designer** – the visual editing interface.
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## Add an element

In Shopware you don't drag individual elements onto the page, you drag **blocks** from the sidebar. Each PremSoft block contains exactly one PremSoft element.

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Click the **plus icon** on the left to open the block selection.
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At the top, choose the category **"PremSoft CMS Elements"**. All elements of this plugin are bundled here.
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Drag the desired block onto the right spot of your page.
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You can also find the PremSoft elements via the search field in the block selection, e.g. by typing "accordion" or "countdown".
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## Design an element

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Click the inserted element.
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The **settings sidebar** opens on the right (or via the gear icon).
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Adjust content, colours, images and behaviour. Many elements work with lists (e.g. multiple accordion entries or gallery images) – use **"Add"** to create new entries.
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The **live preview** in the Designer reflects your changes instantly.
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## Choose images

Wherever you can set an image, you use Shopware's familiar **media manager**: pick an existing image with one click, or upload a new one directly – exactly like the standard "Image" element.

## Save and publish

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Click **Save** in the top right.
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Assign the layout to a category, product page or home page (**Content → Shopping Experiences → Assignments**, or directly on the category).
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Done – your visitors now see the result in the storefront.
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A description of **all elements** can be found in the next chapter: [The CMS Elements at a Glance](/en/plugins/cms-elements/cms-elements.md).


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