SMF "theme_values" missing on Wamp64 Installs

[AmerikanMetz]

On two installs (fresh and old) I cannot install themes. I get:

The database value you're trying to insert does not exist: theme_values

I can't find any information on the error, or database to make any repairs. I need help ASAP. I can't install/manage any themes.

Anything anyone can suggest would be helpful, thanks.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

theme_values is not a valid column name in 2.1 (or 2.0).

[shawnb61]

Are the themes designed for 2.1? 

Most 2.0 themes won't work on 2.1, you need to confirm compatibility. 

SOoL - yes, theme_values is not a column name, but it is used as a key in an array during theme maintenance in 2.1.

[Sir Osis of Liver]

Didn't know that, I see it now in Subs-Themes.php.  But strictly speaking, it's not a database value.

[AmerikanMetz]

Are the themes designed for 2.1? 

Most 2.0 themes won't work on 2.1, you need to confirm compatibility. 

SOoL - yes, theme_values is not a column name, but it is used as a key in an array during theme maintenance in 2.1.

There aren't many themes for SMF 2.1, I used Badem as a base, it included this field, and is marked 2.1 RC2.

<install for="2.1 - 2.1.99, 2.1 RC2" />

I figured since removing this XML also causes errors, I should use it, so I set the ID for badem as the theme it was based on. This causes the errors. You have to leave the field blank. Seems like a simple fix to include this field to the database, and seems to be a needed field for things such as theme licenses and based on credits.

I based on Badem  because it was modern looking theme for a base that wasn't straight out of 2002.

[Arantor]

Given that "theme it was based on" is for loading things from that theme, yes, you need to leave it blank unless the user actually has Badem installed and in a folder named that.