# Update theme? \> Update project file?

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/update-theme-update-project-file/12376>\
**Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\
**Tags:** theme, update\
**Created:** [February 6, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/update-theme-update-project-file/12376 "2017-02-06T16:05:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![labcoatguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/labcoatguy/32/9499_2.png) [@labcoatguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/labcoatguy)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/update-theme-update-project-file/12376/1 "2017-02-06T16:05:32Z")

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What is the correct way to update a theme and then update a project file made from a duplicate copy of that theme?

I attempted to update a theme, but I can’t see it when I click themes on the RW7 toolbar–though I can see it in the Finder.

This theme is not supported by Waterfall.

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**Author:** ![Noridge](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/noridge/32/9329_2.png) [@Noridge](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Noridge)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2017, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/update-theme-update-project-file/12376/2 "2017-02-06T22:05:12Z")

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Hello @labcoatguy,  
To upadte a theme without waterfall - support you need to download and install it by yourself. I believe all non-waterfall-theme dev’s email their customers when a new version is available.  
Except you bought a theme while a maczot (or a compareable) sale. Then you need to download the theme from there.

Custom changes you’ve made need to be included in the new version by hand, but do not forget to create a backup (right-click on the theme -\> duplicate).

Happy weaving,  
~N