11.2.8 Creating a Master Theme Application

Create a master theme application.

Oracle recommends starting with an existing productivity or sample application that uses Universal Theme - 42 (for example, Sample Database Application).

• Creating a Master Theme Application by Creating a New Application
  Create a master theme application by creating a new application.
• Creating a Master Theme Application from an Existing Application
  Create a master theme application by copying an existing theme and subscribing to it and then switching to the new theme.

11.2.8.1 Creating a Master Theme Application by Creating a New Application

Create a master theme application by creating a new application.

To create a master theme application:

1. On the Workspace home page, click the App Builder icon.
2. Click the Create button.

   The Create Application Wizard appears.

   
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3. Select the Copy Application link at the bottom of the window and click Next.
4. For Identify Copy Target:
   1. Copy From - Select an application that uses Universal Theme - 42 (for example, select an existing productivity or sample application).
   2. Copy To - Enter a short descriptive name for the application to distinguish the new application in select lists and reports.
   3. New Application ID - Specify an integer value that identifies the application. The application ID must be unique within your Application Express instance. Application IDs in the range of 3000 to 9000 are reserved for internal use by Application Express
   4. Copy Supporting Object Definitions - You can copy supporting object definitions, configuration options, and scripts with your application. Select Yes to include database object definitions, image definitions, and seed data SQL statements encapsulated in a single file. Select No to not include supporting object definitions.
5. Confirm your selection and click Create Application.

11.2.8.2 Creating a Master Theme Application from an Existing Application

Create a master theme application by copying an existing theme and subscribing to it and then switching to the new theme.

To create a master theme application from an existing application:

1. Copy the theme from an application that uses Universal Theme - 42 (for example, Sample Database Application) and subscribe to it. See "Copying a Theme."
2. Switch to the new theme. See "Switching Themes."
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.