Changing to a new Mac... how do I move my Logic prefs over to the new Mac?

Hi Guys,
I'm selling my Mac to upgrade to a newer one.
I'll be re-installing Logic on the new device. However, after all the time I've spent configuring Logic on the current computer, I don't want to lose my prefs!
How do I save and transfer my preferences to the new Mac?
And... how do I save the Templates I have created? (Is it as simple as storing them, and then dropping them into the new templates folder?)
Any tips on this (or any other warnings that might help me have a smooth transition to the new Mac) would be great!
Cheers,
Mike

If you've respected the distinction of System and User on OS X, you should be able to use Migration Assistant to handle everything (save Licensing) -- not just logic prefs and settings.
J

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