A distribution project can contain as many packages as you need. Yet you do not need to create one package per file or component you want to install.
Packages supports 3 types of packages in a distribution project:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Distribution Package | With a distribution package, you have change all the settings of a package and you can define which files/folders you want to install. The package will be built during the build phase. |
| Package Reference | A Package Reference lets you use a package that is hosted on a web server or a removable media and to which you may not have a direct access. This package will not be built during the built phase. |
| Imported Package | An Imported Package is a package that has already been built and you just need to use in your distribution. The package will only be copied during the build phase (1) |
Packages of the same type are grouped in the source list. Packages are sorted alphabetically.
To add a new distribution package:
| 1 | Choose Project > New Package. |
| 2 | Click the row of the new package. |
| 3 | Type the name of the package. |
| 4 | Validate with Return. |
or:
| 1 | Click the + button under the source list. |
| 2 | Click the row of the new package. |
| 3 | Type the name of the package. |
| 4 | Validate with Return. |
To add a new distribution package:
| 1 | Choose Project > New Package Reference. |
| 2 | Click the row of the new package. |
| 3 | Type the name of the package. |
| 4 | Validate with Return. |
or:
| 1 | Hold down the alt key and click the arrow button under the source list. |
| 2 | Click the row of the new package. |
| 3 | Type the name of the package. |
| 4 | Validate with Return. |
Importing a raw package to a distribution
To import a raw package:
| 1 | Choose Project > Import Package… |
| 2 | Select the raw package you want to import. |
| 3 | Click Import. |
| 4 | Select the reference style for the raw package. |
| 5 | Click Import. |
To remove one or multiple packages:
| 1 | Select the packages you want to remove in the source list. |
| 2 | Choose Edit > Delete. |
| 3 | Click Remove. |
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