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Note: The graphic library used by this module has been deprecated by Google, and will probably stop working on April 20th, 2015. See https://developers.google.com/chart/image/.
Import/export a theme
The "Import/export a theme" theme module is a native module, and should be installed by default. This is a special module that enables you to import a theme and install it (and its attached modules), or to export a theme and its modules from your shop in order to share it with the world.
The module Find this module in the module list (in the "Modules" page), and configure it to reach its configuration screen. This screen presents you with 3 methods to install a new module: from your computer, from a public website, or from your own FTP server. It also gives you a method to export your module in a correct format.
Importing a theme
Whatever the method, the process remains the same: indicate the location of the theme's Zip archive, then click "Next".
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Click "Next" one last time. A final confirmation page presents you with all the changes applied to your PrestaShop install. Click "Finish" to end the process.
Exporting a theme
Once This section is only available when there is at least one theme has been important into your PrestaShop install, a new section appears in the "Import/Export a theme" module configuration pageinstalled on your PrestaShop site.
Exporting a theme is very useful when you want either to back the theme up for safety, and create an archive of the theme for a friend or in order to make it available on the Addons marketplace (http://addons.prestashop.com/fr/). Not only does it generate a complete Zip archive of your theme, but it also adds many information in an XML files, which is very useful both when uploading to Addons, and when important to another PrestaShop site.
Select a theme and click on "Export this theme". A configuration form appears where you can set the exported themes parameters: author, modules, theme name, compatibility version, etc.
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