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Customizing the Color Scheme in Pivotal 6.6.4.8

Overview

This outlines how to change the black and blue colors of the Pivotal 6.6.4.8 interface. This involves using the Production Customization System to modify the color scheme or creating a custom theme using Visual Studio. The support team provided guidance on these methods, noting that hands-on assistance for custom changes would require engaging the Professional Services team.

Information

Issue: How to change the black and blue colors of the Pivotal 6.6.4.8 interface.

Resolution Steps:

  1. Using Built-in Themes:
    • Log on to the Toolkit.
    • Navigate to Security > Set Global Options.
    • In the System Settings tab, locate the Themes section.
    • Select a theme from the available options (e.g., Strong Blue, Teal) or specify a custom theme.
  2. Using a Custom Theme:
    • Develop a theme using Visual Studio:
      • Create a new Class Library project named PivotalCustomTheme.
      • Add references to System.Drawing and Pivotal.Themes.dll.
      • Implement the IPivotalTheme interface and define colors.
    • Build the project to generate a .dll file.
    • Import the .dll into the Business Module via Toolkit > Code Files > Import Code File.
    • Set the custom theme in Global Settings and restart the Pivotal Business Server.
  3. Manually Modifying Stylesheets:
    • Stylesheets are stored in C:\Program Files\Pivotal\ePower\www\css.
    • Modify the .css files within numbered subfolders to change colors.
    • Use scripting to dynamically reference new stylesheets.

Important: Back up .css and .gif files before modifying or reinstalling Active Access. Changes should be made via the Customization System to avoid overwriting during updates.

Note: For the latest Pivotal Client, refer to the attached guide specific to Pivotal Client customization.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change the color scheme in Pivotal 6.6.4.8?
Use the Production Customization System to modify the color scheme or create a custom theme using Visual Studio.
Can I get hands-on assistance for custom theme changes?
Support can provide guidance, but hands-on assistance for custom changes requires engaging the Professional Services team, which is a paid engagement.
What should I do if I need to modify stylesheets?
Stylesheets are stored in C:\Program Files\Pivotal\ePower\www\css. Modify the .css files within numbered subfolders and use scripting to reference new stylesheets. Always back up files before making changes.
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  1. Priyanka Bhotika

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