Customizing the Redwood Theme

This topic describes elements of the Redwood theme that can be customized. For more information about the Redwood theme, see Siebel Fundamentals Guide.

Note: The Redwood theme is designed for Side Menu only and is not suitable for Tab or Tree navigation.

To customize the Redwood theme

1. Create new CSS rules in a custom css file, for example mycustom.css and place the file in:

   SIEBEL_ROOT\applicationcontainer_external\siebwebroot\siebel\files\custom

2. Navigate to the Sitemap and query for manifest and then select Manifest Files.

3. Click on the plus (+) icon in the menu bar.

4. In the name field, enter the path to the new CSS file, for example:

   files\custom\<mycustom.css>

5. Navigate to Manifest Administration.

6. Click the plus (+) icon in the menu bar.

7. Create a new Platform Dependent record and click the plus (+) icon in Object Expressions.

8. Enter Redwood Theme in the Expression field.

9. Set the new object expression level to 1.

10. Click the plus (+) icon in the Files menu bar.

11. In the Files pop-up window, click the Search icon.

12. Enter the custom CSS file which was created in Manifest Files view and click on the Execute icon.

13. Save the Record

14. Navigate to Tools > User Preferences > Behavior.

15. Choose Redwood from the Theme drop-down menu.

16. Close the application and then restart it.

    Note: The changes you made in the new CSS file are now active.