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Managing distribution packages

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:

TypeDescription
Distribution PackageWith 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 ReferenceA 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 PackageAn 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)
(1) If you set a certificate to your distribution project, imported packages will be signed or re-signed if needed.

Packages of the same type are grouped in the source list. Packages are sorted alphabetically.


Adding a new distribution package

To add a new distribution package:

1Choose Project > New Package.
2Click the row of the new package.
3Type the name of the package.
4Validate with Return.

or:

1Click the + button under the source list.
2Click the row of the new package.
3Type the name of the package.
4Validate with Return.


Adding a new distribution package reference

To add a new distribution package:

1Choose Project > New Package Reference.
2Click the row of the new package.
3Type the name of the package.
4Validate with Return.

or:

1Hold down the alt key and click the arrow button under the source list.
2Click the row of the new package.
3Type the name of the package.
4Validate with Return.

Importing a raw package to a distribution

To import a raw package:

1Choose Project > Import Package…
2Select the raw package you want to import.
3Click Import.
4Select the reference style for the raw package.
5Click Import.


Removing a package

To remove one or multiple packages:

1Select the packages you want to remove in the source list.
2Choose Edit > Delete.
3Click Remove.




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05/16/10 First version

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