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[PR #14064] Add support for switching the scheme based on the app's theme #29914

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Original Pull Request: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/14064

State: closed
Merged: Yes

Summary of the Pull Request

This pull request solved the problem of users not being able to set color schemes specifically for dark or light mode. Now the code has been updated to accept a dark and light color scheme in the json. The old setting is still compatible. Keep in mind if you update your color scheme through the settings UI, it will set both dark and light to the color scheme selected. This is because the settings UI update for selecting both Dark and Light color schemes is not supported yet.

This also solves the problem of the UI not using the system OS theme. Now you can select system theme and your color scheme will be selected based on if the system theme is dark or light.

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#4066

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Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments

-Removed ColorSchemeName from MTSMSettings.h in order to process the setting for both string and object.
-Added DarkColorSchemeName and LightColorSchemeName properties to the AppearanceConfig to replace ColorSchemeName.
-Hacked a few processes to play nice with all 3 properties listed above as in some cases around the UI, we need to still use the ColorSchemeName. Once we change the UI I believe we can go back to just Dark and LightColorSchemeName
-Added and Updated Test to align to the new code.

Acceptable Json values,

"colorScheme":
{
"dark": "Campbell",
"light": "Campbell"
}
or

"colorScheme": "Campbell"

Validation Steps Performed

Individual testing along with the test case added.

**Original Pull Request:** https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/pull/14064 **State:** closed **Merged:** Yes --- <!-- Enter a brief description/summary of your PR here. What does it fix/what does it change/how was it tested (even manually, if necessary)? --> ## Summary of the Pull Request This pull request solved the problem of users not being able to set color schemes specifically for dark or light mode. Now the code has been updated to accept a dark and light color scheme in the json. The old setting is still compatible. Keep in mind if you update your color scheme through the settings UI, it will set both dark and light to the color scheme selected. This is because the settings UI update for selecting both Dark and Light color schemes is not supported yet. This also solves the problem of the UI not using the system OS theme. Now you can select system theme and your color scheme will be selected based on if the system theme is dark or light. <!-- Other than the issue solved, is this relevant to any other issues/existing PRs? --> ## References #4066 <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist * [x] Closes #4066 * [x] Closes #14050 * [x] CLA signed. If not, go over [here](https://cla.opensource.microsoft.com/microsoft/Terminal) and sign the CLA. * [x] Tests added/passed I believe so, added one test to ColorSchemeTests.cpp and I believe it passed. Also had to modify TerminalSettingsTests.cpp to accept the new ApplyAppearanceSettings function template * [ ] Documentation updated. If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/terminal) and link it here: #xxx * [x] Schema updated. * [x] I've discussed this with core contributors already. If not checked, I'm ready to accept this work might be rejected in favor of a different grand plan. Issue number where discussion took place: #4066 and also teams messages with @carlos-zamora <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments -Removed ColorSchemeName from MTSMSettings.h in order to process the setting for both string and object. -Added DarkColorSchemeName and LightColorSchemeName properties to the AppearanceConfig to replace ColorSchemeName. -Hacked a few processes to play nice with all 3 properties listed above as in some cases around the UI, we need to still use the ColorSchemeName. Once we change the UI I believe we can go back to just Dark and LightColorSchemeName -Added and Updated Test to align to the new code. Acceptable Json values, "colorScheme": { "dark": "Campbell", "light": "Campbell" } or "colorScheme": "Campbell" <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed Individual testing along with the test case added.
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