# Exporting a Theme

After successfully creating a theme it is time now to export it for copy and transfer. Exporting a theme genrates a zip file which can be copied and transfered to other devices comfortably.

To export a theme follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Preferences > Themes.
  2. Click on Export theme at the top right of the page.
  3. Choose the theme from the dropdown that you want to export. Click Save.
  4. You will be presented with theme configuration options which will be used to generate Config.xml file for your theme.

Fill in the following details:

  • Name (Required): The author of the theme. This can be your name or the name of your company.
  • Email (Optional): The email of the author.
  • Website (Optional): The website of the author.
  • Theme name (Required): The human readable name for your theme.
  • Theme directory (Optional): The name of the directory where this theme will be installed.
  • Description (Optional): The description for your theme.
  • Theme version (Required): The version of the theme which is being exported.
  • Compatible from (Required): Leave this field as it is.
  • Compatible to (Required): Leave this field as it is.
  • Documentation (Optional): Choose the documentation file for your theme. Only .txt and .pdf files are allowed.
  • Documentation name (Optional): The label of the documentation link shown after theme installation.
  • Select the theme's modules that you wish to export (Optional): This field is available only if you create modules for your theme. This field allows you to select the modules that must be exported with your theme.