Migration - Add the v8.5 site toolbar to a version 8.0 theme
We can add the modularized site toolbar of WebSphere Portal v8.5 to a WebSphere Portal 8.0 theme. Or, we can add a toolbar to a custom theme that is derived from the WebSphere Portal 8.0 theme. The theme must be a modularized theme, which supports theme profiles and theme modules.
We can add the site toolbar of WebSphere Portal v8.5 to an existing modularized theme. We can also remove the WebSphere Portal 8.0 site toolbar from it. In the WebSphere Portal v8.5 theme, the WebSphere Portal v8.5 site toolbar is available by default. If we migrate the system to WebSphere Portal v8.5, we need to install the site toolbar first by running a configuration task. For more information, Enabling the 8.5 site toolbar.
There are two ways to embed a WebSphere Portal v8.5 toolbar into the WebSphere Portal 8.0 theme.
- We can embed the site toolbar by adding dynamic content spot to the theme HTML template. We must be familiar with theme templates and dynamic content spots to use this option. See Dynamic content spots.
- We can embed the site toolbar dynamically without adding dynamic contents spots to the theme HTML. We must be familiar with theme modules and theme profiles to use this option. See The module framework.
Both options are valid. The dynamic content spots option provides a more customizable user experience. There are no flickering effects because of the dynamic content spot. However, the dynamic option offers integration without editing the theme HTML template. It is easier to implement. Both options require that you add a certain theme module to the theme profiles of the theme.
- Migration - Embed a toolbar into a theme by adding a dynamic content spot to an HTML template
- Migration - Embed the v8.5 site toolbar dynamically without a dynamic content spot
Parent Enable new functionality in migrated themes
Dynamic content spots
The module framework
Understand the Portal v8.5 modularized theme
Customize the theme
Enable the 8.5 site toolbar