Try ShortPoint nowShortPoint Theme Builder has the Import / Export feature, which you can use to move the customizations you create in Theme Builder into another environment.
The "Import/Export" can:
- Take a backup of your current customization by pasting the exported content into a text editor, and saving it on your machine;
- Move your customizations from one environment or site into another (e.g. from designing into staging or production environment);
- Move your customizations from one site collection into another;
- Move your customizations between various SharePoint platforms: any design you make with the customization tool, is cross-platform, which means you can do your customizations on SharePoint Online or SharePoint 2019, and then have them imported into SharePoint 2013 & SharePoint 2016, and they will look exactly the same on all platforms.
This article will walk you through how to export and import customizations using ShortPoint Theme Builder.
NoteAll customizations will be moved to the new site / environment except for color palette and theme colors configuration. If you'd like the colors to be included, you will have to modify the color palette manually or check out How to Export a Theme Builder Theme with Colors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Prerequisites
- Part 1: How to Export Customizations
- Part 2: How to Import Customizations
- Interactive Tutorial
Prerequisites
- You must have the latest version of ShortPoint SPFx installed on your SharePoint environment.
- You also need to be a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.
Part 1: How to Export Customizations
Follow the steps below to learn how to export customizations:
STEP 1: Open the ShortPoint Theme Builder
Go to the SharePoint site where you want to export the customization and click the ShortPoint logo:
Select Theme Builder:
STEP 2: Export
Navigate to Utilities:
Then, select Import / Export:
Look for the Export field and click Copy:
You have successfully copied the site’s theme into your clipboard! You can use this in Part 2 to import your custom theme into a new site. You can also save it as a .txt file to serve as a back-up file or send it to the support team for help on any issues.
Part 2: How to Import Customizations
Follow the steps below to learn how to import customizations:
STEP 1: Open the ShortPoint Theme Builder
Go to the SharePoint site where you want to import the copied customization and click the ShortPoint logo:
Select Theme Builder:
STEP 2: Import
Navigate to Utilities:
Then, select Import / Export:
This time, look for the Import field and paste the copied export code:
Click Apply:
STEP 3: Publish
Once you're satisfied with your edits, hit Publish to apply your imported customizations to your SharePoint site:
NoteAll customizations will be moved to the new site / environment except for color palette and theme colors configuration. If you'd like the colors to be included, you will have to modify the color palette manually or check out How to Export a Theme Builder Theme with Colors.
That’s it! Your customizations from the previous site are now applied to your current site.
Interactive Tutorial
See how to export and import customizations in real-time by clicking Get Started:
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- Getting Started with ShortPoint Theme Builder - Modern SharePoint Sites (Part 2)
- Copy Themes from ShortPoint Demos Website
- Auto Save, Discard, Reset and Publish your Customizations
