In order to open an already existing template, you have different options:
Selection via File menu -> New -> New/Open dialog box -> Open existing catalog template -> List field selection -> Open:
This method requires, that all three template files have been applied (<name>.template, <name>.ptdef and <name>.pmt).
<name>.template
<name>.ptdef
<name>.pmt
On this see Section 10.1, “Create template from A to Z”.
In the list field under Open existing catalog template, select the desired template.
If in the existing template there are old PDF files in addition[a], these are displayed for information purposes only and are not selectable.
[a] created by versions older than 9.04
You can close the dialog box New/Open via ESC key.
Click on Open.
-> PARTtemplateDesigner opens with the desired template.
Selection via File menu -> Open:
By clicking on Open the Explorer opens with the directory "_templates" selected. All files of the type .template are displayed.
_templates
.template
In the Explorer, select the desired template file.