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Restore theme design settings (colors, sizes, margins, etc) from backup file

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  • January 28, 2013 at 6:36 pm #15817
    dogleg.com
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    and, I am starting from scratch on all my adjustments/design settings.

    Is there anyway I can copy this section of the theme for future reference in case this happens again?

    Thanks

     

    January 28, 2013 at 6:52 pm #15825
    Andrea Rennick
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    As I stated before - the design settings in the admin area are saved in the database. Not the files.

    your host is the best one to help restore the database.

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    January 28, 2013 at 7:18 pm #15841
    wendycholbi
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    Paula, to prevent this from happening in the future, go to Genesis --> Import/Export. Check the two checkboxes for "Theme Settings" and "Design Settings" in the section labeled Export Genesis Settings File (SEO Settings are optional, depending on whether you're using the Genesis SEO tools or something else like a plugin for your SEO). Then click the blue Download File button.

    That .json file will contain all of your Genesis Theme Settings AND Genesis Design Settings (the latter are unique to Prose). You can import it into a Genesis/Prose installation (using the top part of the Genesis --> Import/Export screen labeled Import Genesis Settings File) and it will overwrite the theme and design settings.

    Exporting that .json file is a useful step to take when backing up your site (and testing, precisely so you can restore design settings to a previous version), but it only contains the theme/design settings -- you'll still need a separate way to back up the database and files (which sounds like what Simple Backups is supposed to do).

    I love WordPress, Genesis, and the Prose child theme (my complete guide to using Prose is here: SiteSetupKit.com). Say hi on Twitter: @wendycholbi

    January 28, 2013 at 8:26 pm #15859
    dogleg.com
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    June 21, 2013 at 1:37 pm #47091
    tracyBCarpenter
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    Not sure if this is still an issue, or if you have your backup files, but I would look in /wp-content/uploads/prose for settings.css and settings.php

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