Exporting your theme
Creating a valid zip file
There is no longer any theme data in the database with PrestaShop 1.7. Hence a theme is installed as soon as it’s on the disk.
If you want to theme to appears in the backoffice, it’s simply have to contain a config/theme.yml file.
This will only display it, if you want to select it as your active theme, it has to be valid. Read :doc:What
makes a valid theme <testing>
Once it’s active you can export your theme using the “Export current theme” button or use the command from your terminal.
php bin/console prestashop:theme:export THEME_DIRECTORY_NAME
Use php app/console instead of php bin/console for versions prior to
1.7.4
What is exported
Exporting your theme using the button or the command line will export the following data:
- All theme files in directory
- Dependencies specified in
theme.yml(See theme.yml doc) - Theme translations
Distributing on Addons
Please note that if you want to sell your theme on the PrestaShop Addons, there are a few rules to follow:
** LIST OF REQUIREMENTS **
- Use BootStrap 4 alpha 4 – follow the appropriate doc.
- Add your key – follow the appropriate doc.