Primefaces theme converter

The development of user interfaces for applications or for web design purposes is a quite specialized activity that only professionals can undergo. Besides the solid knowledge required by such endeavors, having the most suitable tools available is a definite advantage.

The developers and designers who work with Java UI libraries are surely familiar with ThemeRoller and PrimeFaces themes. These two are actually quite different from each other but there are ways of bringing them to terms in such a way that those who prefer either of them is satisfied.

A software solution that is able to do this is Primefaces theme converter and it comes in a very light package. More so, the program can be deployed directly, without having to be installed onto the computer.

For those who prefer the applications with a proper interface, this utility is able to run in two modes, one of which includes a GUI. The command-line version may work faster, but is generally more appropriate for the advanced users.

The actual transformation is done in a matter of seconds and you will have to follow just a few easy steps to get to the end successfully. Thus, all you will have to do is load the source archive that contains the ThemeRoller theme, give it a name or use the one that is read by Primefaces theme converter and then click the 'Create theme' button.

Optionally, you can add more components manually, thanks to the dedicated function that is built-in this small software. The only things you must do if you choose to insert one such properties is to specify its name and provide the CSS class value in the corresponding fields.

As a whole, Primefaces theme converter is a pretty nice means of generating JAR theme files from those saved in the ThemeRoller format.