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# Why My Imported Template is Blank?
Fix a blank Elementor template after importing a UiChemy export, Flexbox container and MySQL packet size.
Sometimes when you import an Elementor template (large size) exported through UiChemy, it shows blank even though the JSON file has the data. This usually happens for one of two reasons.
### Elementor Flexbox Container Not Enabled
One of the main causes of a blank template is that the Elementor Flexbox Container isn't enabled. UiChemy exports your Figma layout using Flexbox containers, if this option isn't enabled in Elementor settings, your template may show blank.
**Solution:** From the Dashboard, go to **Elementor → Settings → Features**, select **Active** from the Flexbox Container dropdown, and save.
### Low MySQL max_allowed_packet Size
In MySQL, `max_allowed_packet` limits how much data can be sent to or received from the database in one go. If your data exceeds this limit, it won't work properly and may cause errors.
We recommend setting `max_allowed_packet` to greater than 5MB. A lower limit can cause this issue, especially when importing a large template.
This usually shows up on local development setups. Here's how to increase it on the most common ones:
**Wamp**
1. Start the Wamp server.
2. Click the Wamp icon in the taskbar.
3. Go to **MySQL → MySQL settings → max_allowed_packet** and select the desired value.
4. Restart MySQL for the change to take effect.
**Xampp**
1. Open the Xampp Control Panel.
2. In the MySQL row, click **Config → my.ini**.
3. Search for `max_allowed_packet`, you'll find it in a couple of places. Update the value (use the same value for both instances) and save.
4. Restart MySQL for the change to take effect.
**LocalWP**
1. Start the LocalWP app.
2. Select the site from the left panel, and click **Go to site folder**.
3. Open **conf → mysql**, and edit the `my.cnf` file, search for `max_allowed_packet` and update the value, then save.
4. Go back to **conf → php**, and add or update `max_allowed_packet` in `php.ini`, then save.
5. Click **Stop site**, then **Start site** in LocalWP for the changes to take effect.
**Live server**
Most good web hosting has a sufficient `max_allowed_packet` value for importing decent-sized templates. If you're still hitting this issue on a live server, the best option is to contact your hosting provider and ask them to increase it.
### Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Elementor template blank after importing?
Most often the Elementor Flexbox Container isn't enabled, UiChemy exports using Flexbox containers, so this setting needs to be on. Go to **Elementor → Settings → Features** and select **Active** from the Flexbox Container dropdown.
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What should I do if my MySQL max_allowed_packet size is too low?
Set it to greater than 5MB in your server configuration, the exact steps depend on whether you're using Wamp, Xampp, or LocalWP.
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What common mistakes lead to blank templates in Elementor?
Not enabling the Flexbox Container, and a low MySQL `max_allowed_packet` size, always check both before importing a larger template.
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How can I increase the max_allowed_packet size in Xampp?
Open the Xampp Control Panel, click **Config → my.ini** in the MySQL row, search for `max_allowed_packet`, update the value, save, and restart MySQL.