Applying Shell and Theme Extensions
This lesson shows how to use shell and theme extensions in LightSwitch.
Changing Shells and Themes
By using shell and theme extensions, you can change the appearance and behavior of your application by changing just one setting. A theme extension changes the visual appearance of screens and controls in the application, much like the Windows desktop is changed when a user applies a theme. A shell extension changes the layout of the application shell, for example, by displaying a toolbar or a ribbon in a different location.
To apply a theme extension
In Solution Explorer, double-click Properties to open the Application designer.
In the Application Designer, click the General Properties tab.
In the Theme list, select the theme extension that you want to apply.
Press F5 to run the application and observe the changes.
To apply a shell extension
In Solution Explorer, double-click Properties to open the Application designer.
In the Application Designer, click the General Properties tab.
In the Shell list, select the shell extension that you want to apply.
Press F5 to run the application and observe the changes.
Closer Look
This lesson showed how to change the theme and shell for your application. Theme and shell extensions only appear in the Application Designer if they are enabled for the current project. If you have downloaded and installed an extension and it does not appear in the list, check the Extensions tab of the Application Designer to see whether it is enabled.
Next Steps
In the final lesson you will learn how to access additional resources for learning about LightSwitch.
Next lesson: Additional Resources
See Also
Concepts
How to: Add or Remove Extensions
How to: Use Extensions in a Project