Problem with changing template

[hexacool]

My blog is using blogger template (which is only 2-columns), I just downloaded a 3-columns template. If I upload the 3-columns template, all my widget will be deleted.

Can anyone tell me how to do it without delete all the widgets? So that I don't have to add all the widgets all over again.

Thanks!

[mintblogger]

You have to manually create all deleted widgets all over again, after uploading the new template. Simply copy the code of all widgets in a notepad and copy paste them later after uploading the new template.

[pcsourcepoint]

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[_aVia_]

i think that's the common problem a blogger will encounter every time they change their blogs template.. BlogBackupOnline is a great tool for that..
before when I decided to change the look of my blog usually copy and paste each codes of the widgets that are on my blog sidebars.. I copy and paste it in Notepad and save it using the name of the widget.. I know that will take lots of your time.. but, if you really want your blog to look good you have to do everythng for it to look good!...

[Strongbow]

I have switched to two sidebars on the minima template which was straightforward enough if you want to do things manually.

[hexacool]

Thanks for all the comments! Looks like I don't have any other choices beside do it all manually.