# Site Not Loading - Project Theme Missing **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [June 27, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900 "2017-06-27T14:20:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![doralevich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9e5f3/32.png) [@doralevich](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/doralevich)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/1 "2017-06-27T14:20:23Z")
It’s been a while since I opened up this file, and I did expect it to work, but when i double click on my .rw file ,I get an error message: Project Theme Missing: The (null) theme that this document uses is missing. If you open this project, RapidWeaver will apply the Foundation theme. Are you sure you still want to open this project? Asks me to apply Foundation (which does exist, and I updated it) I did send in a support ticket, although client wants their updates ASAP. Thanks for any advice. ---
**Author:** ![instacks](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/instacks/32/23339_2.png) [@instacks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/instacks)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/2 "2017-06-27T14:45:34Z")
The theme you used creating the project is not available any more. RMS support cannot help you there. Do you have a live link to the original website? ---
**Author:** ![doralevich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9e5f3/32.png) [@doralevich](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/doralevich)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/3 "2017-06-27T14:58:12Z")
Thank you for your reply. Here is the link of the site. [http://www.spineoptions.com/](http://www.spineoptions.com/) I believe I am using Foundation for this theme, and it’s installed, and reinstalled the most recent version to make sure. Thank you again, anticipating your response. ---
**Author:** ![instacks](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/instacks/32/23339_2.png) [@instacks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/instacks)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2017, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/4 "2017-06-27T15:39:27Z")
Yes, that’s true, Foundation is used. Strange. ---
**Author:** ![doralevich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9e5f3/32.png) [@doralevich](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/doralevich)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2017, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/5 "2017-06-27T15:51:40Z")
I know…any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![jabostick](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jabostick/32/1760_2.png) [@jabostick](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jabostick)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/6 "2017-06-27T15:55:07Z")
There are a couple of suggestions here: [Project won't open in RW7](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/project-wont-open-in-rw7/11773/2?u=jabostick) Not specific to Foundation but worth a shot. (Foundation can get re-downloaded here: [https://foundationstacks.com/theme/](https://foundationstacks.com/theme/)) Other than that, hopefully realmac support can get you sorted out ---
**Author:** ![doralevich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9e5f3/32.png) [@doralevich](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/doralevich)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2017, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/7 "2017-06-27T15:58:44Z")
Thank you. What does this mean? If your addons folder is configured to be in a custom location – try moving it to the default location. ---
**Author:** ![jabostick](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jabostick/32/1760_2.png) [@jabostick](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jabostick)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/8 "2017-06-27T17:50:35Z")
This was one of the features in RW7. This video probably explains it better than I can: [https://rapidweavercommunity.com/tutorials/new-features-in-rapidweaver-7/user-selectable-addons-folder](https://rapidweavercommunity.com/tutorials/new-features-in-rapidweaver-7/user-selectable-addons-folder) ---
**Author:** ![zeebe](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/zeebe/32/22007_2.png) [@zeebe](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/zeebe)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/9 "2017-06-27T19:50:54Z")
We have sorted the issue in a support ticket, but thought I would post here. The file is stored on Dropbox and it got corrupted as it no longer has a plist. We are trying to see if he has an older backup on Time Machine. I know Realmac is not a fan of storing files on Dropbox, but I believe if you follow the rules here: > [@Storing Rapidweaver sites on Dropbox](http://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/storing-rapidweaver-sites-on-dropbox/1106/2): > > Realmac says you should not. They say it could corrupt your file. I have been doing this for over 4 years now, and have only had one corruption, and it was my fault, not dropbox’s. If you are going to do this, you have to be sure you follow these rules: NEVER have the file open on more than one machine at a time. NEVER allow two people to work on the same file at the same time. ALWAYS be sure your computer has synced completely with Dropbox before opening your file, EVEN if what is syncing… you can do it without issues. ---
**Author:** ![Petitemuse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/db5fbb/32.png) [@Petitemuse](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Petitemuse)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2018, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/site-not-loading-project-theme-missing/14900/10 "2018-02-28T17:27:11Z")
Hello! I am also having this problem, and now I am not able to open my project! When I do open the folder of the project I do realize that a plist file is missing! Unfortunately, I did save it in google drive, I thought it was safer, but I was mistaken! I do have an older project with the same theme and this one opens without any problem (there is this famous plist file) Is there any way to recuperate the work done on the project that is not able to open? here is the link of the site: [www.norasourouzian.com](http://www.norasourouzian.com) I am using Multi Regen Theme Thank you for your help,