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Themes
Updated on Jan 8, 2026
This help article will demonstrate a step by step tutorial how to customize the ControlDefault theme for RadPanel.
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Open VisualStyleBuilder.
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Export the built-in themes. in a specific folder by selecting File >> Export Built-in Themes.
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Load a desired theme from the just exported files by selecting File >> Open Package
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Navigate to RadPanel in
Controls Structureon the left side.
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Modify the applied background repository item.

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Save the theme by selecting File >> Save As.
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Now, you can apply your custom theme to RadPanel by using the approach demonstrated in the following link: Using custom themes