Hello michael evans,
I suppose that you are using the xml theme file as a resource. Please note that you should set its
Build Action to
Embedded Resource. Otherwise, the theme will be applied at design-time, but not runtime.
For additional information about using external themes, please refer to the following Knowledge Base:
Adding custom redistributable themes to your applications.
I am attaching a sample project which demonstrates the correct behavior. Could you confirm that the behavior on your side is correct as well?
Regards,
Nikolay
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