# RW 8.6.1 Having Serious Theme Issues after Upgrade **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [April 20, 2020, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452 "2020-04-20T22:13:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ChrisMitchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@ChrisMitchell](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ChrisMitchell)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/1 "2020-04-20T22:13:37Z")
Hi, @tpbradley @dan I just ran the RapidWeaver 8 Upgrade last night (Version 8.6.1 (20831). After the upgrade, RapidWeaver will no longer let me choose theme options with the “Abstract” theme from Elixir Graphics. This is a serious problem because I use this theme for most of my sites. I’m using Mac OS X 10.15.4 and I need help. Attached is a screenshot of the RapidWeaver error. I’ve also included a short movie showing the problem. Here’s the Movie Link (showing the error): [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eOQ0Lny11IAsG846uN4pV9uxQik5MZdB/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eOQ0Lny11IAsG846uN4pV9uxQik5MZdB/view?usp=sharing) Here is the screen shot: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1\_kbrOWrVj593jzL9LcHByyxmq48P0SnM](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_kbrOWrVj593jzL9LcHByyxmq48P0SnM) -Chris ---
**Author:** ![Elixir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elixir/32/25498_2.png) [@Elixir](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Elixir)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/2 "2020-04-21T12:51:40Z")
This might be one for @tpbradley or @dan to look at since the custom theme styles are handled by RapidWeaver. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/3 "2020-04-21T15:51:15Z")
Hi, Sorry to hear you’re having issues. What version were you using before the update? 8.6 or 8.5.1? Could you send the project file and theme to dan at realmac doftware dot com so we can take a look at what is going wrong. If you want to get back up and running, you can download and use a previous version for now: > **[RapidWeaver Release Notes](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/releasenotes/)** > > RapidWeaver release notes, including links to download every version of RapidWeaver since 2004. Many Thanks Dan ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMitchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@ChrisMitchell](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ChrisMitchell)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/4 "2020-04-21T18:47:26Z")
@dan Okay. Will do! ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMitchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@ChrisMitchell](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ChrisMitchell)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 2:47am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/5 "2020-04-24T02:47:49Z")
@dan I downgraded RapidWeaver to the version I had before but I still have the same issue. Have you been able to replicate the problem? ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/6 "2020-04-24T09:54:56Z")
The theme appears to work fine in the latest version of RapidWeaver. Did you manage to re-create the issue in a new project? perhaps give that a go… ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMitchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@ChrisMitchell](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ChrisMitchell)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/7 "2020-04-24T14:26:22Z")
@dan Yes. I created a brand new project and I still have the issue. I’m using RapidWeaver 8.6.1. Here’s a new video: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DeuE8M7vjEdnkJO\_MNFpXxny8zEA-Xys](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DeuE8M7vjEdnkJO_MNFpXxny8zEA-Xys) ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/8 "2020-04-24T14:40:31Z")
Can you send myself and @Elixir that RapidWeaver project file. ---
**Author:** ![Elixir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elixir/32/25498_2.png) [@Elixir](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Elixir)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/9 "2020-04-24T14:52:02Z")
I’ll send it to you as a DM. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMitchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@ChrisMitchell](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ChrisMitchell)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/10 "2020-04-24T21:39:05Z")
@Elixir - do I need to do anything? ---
**Author:** ![Elixir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elixir/32/25498_2.png) [@Elixir](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Elixir)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/11 "2020-04-24T22:08:26Z")
I sent your project to Dan. He may or may not need other info from you. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMitchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@ChrisMitchell](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ChrisMitchell)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/12 "2020-04-24T22:12:01Z")
@Elixir Thanks man! ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMitchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@ChrisMitchell](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ChrisMitchell)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2020, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/13 "2020-04-25T23:26:53Z")
@Elixir @dan - any luck on this? I’ve got to do a pretty serious sales update tomorrow on my guitar site. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2020, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/14 "2020-04-27T09:12:16Z")
Hey ChrisMitchell, What system are you on? 10.14 or 10.15? Thanks Dan ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2020, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/15 "2020-04-27T09:26:48Z")
> [@ChrisMitchell](#): > > I’m using Mac OS X 10.15.4 and I need help. He stated in his first post ---
**Author:** ![tpbradley](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/tpbradley/32/25503_2.png) [@tpbradley](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/tpbradley)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2020, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/16 "2020-04-27T09:52:56Z")
It’s ok, we’ve found the source of the problem. It’s caused by having a theme style called “Theme Default”. Simply deleting this theme style will get you going again. We’re also adding some validation into RapidWeaver so this problem shouldn’t happen again. Cheers Tom ---
**Author:** ![ChrisMitchell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@ChrisMitchell](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ChrisMitchell)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/17 "2020-04-28T13:49:28Z")
@tpbradley @dan Thanks for fixing this! I downloaded the update and all seems to be fine now! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/system/32/25301_2.png) [@system](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 11:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rw-8-6-1-having-serious-theme-issues-after-upgrade/32452/18 "2020-05-28T23:49:41Z")
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