# Blueprints introduction

## Introduction

### Patchworks blueprints

A Patchworks blueprint contains everything you need to perform a specific task - for example, to sync orders between *Shopify* and *Virtualstock Supplier*.  

You can browse and purchase blueprints from the [Patchworks website](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/release-information/core-release-notes/2024-08-29-release-notes-core). Having purchased a blueprint, it is added to your company profile and becomes available in the [blueprints section of the Patchworks marketplace](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/marketplace/marketplace-blueprints).

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Having purchased a blueprint from the Patchworks website, it becomes available in your dashboard marketplace within 24 hours.
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For more information, please refer to [Patchworks blueprints](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/blueprints/patchworks-blueprints).

### Private blueprints

A private blueprint blueprint is a blueprint that you build and publish to your [private marketplace](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/marketplace/private-marketplaces). The most typical use case for a private blueprint is if you manage [multiple company profiles](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/company-management/multi-company-profiles) and need to share a collection of process flows between them. 

For more information, please refer to [Working with private blueprints](https://doc.wearepatchworks.com/product-documentation/blueprints/working-with-private-blueprints).


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