Introduction to themes

Introduction to themes

menu User interface > Themes > tab Themes

The theme (style) of the user interface is defined in the model. A theme determines the colors, fonts, and images that are used and is defined for all components of the user interface.

Different theme types are available for the Windows and Web and the Universal user interfaces.

Themes

Export or import a theme

To apply themes that transcend a model, you can Import and Export themes.

Export a theme

menu User interface > Themes > tab Themes

1. Select the task Export theme .
2. Select a Theme and enter a File name.
3. Click Execute.
4. Select a folder and if necessary, you can still change the name. The default file name contains the model, branch, and date. The default extension is .json.
5. Click Save.

Import a theme

menu User interface > Themes > tab Themes

You can import a theme from exported JSON or from a source model and branch in the same Software Factory.

To import a theme from exported JSON:

1. Select the task Import theme .
2. Select the checkbox From exported JSON.
3. Select the file path of the *.json file you wish to import.
4. Add a Theme name.
5. Click Execute.

To import a theme from a source model and branch:

1. Execute the task Import theme .
2. Clear the checkbox From exported JSON.
3. Select a Source model, Source branch, and Source theme.
4. Add a Theme name.
5. Click Execute.

In both cases, the model will be decompressed and imported. Trace columns will be filled with the user name 'Imported' and the current system date and time.