Getting Started with Software Package Builder

Getting Started Using the SPB GUI

The results of the validation process appear on the Messages tab. If the PSF is valid, the message Validation Status: PSF Passed Validation appears. If it is invalid, you should debug the PSF as directed by the information provided in the Policy Help tab.

 

 

Setting Attributes

 

 

Most attributes are optional; however, there are a few required

 

 

attributes. Setting optional attributes can help to provide more control

 

 

and precision when the software package is installed, updated, and

 

 

removed.

 

 

You can filter which attributes you want to display in the Attribute Table

 

 

by selecting to view only the required and currently set attributes.

 

 

To filter the attribute display

Step

1.

Highlight any software element in the Package Structure.

Step

2.

From the View menu, select Show Required or Set Attributes.

Step

3.

View how the Attribute Table display has changed.

 

 

The required attributes that you may have entered, along with any

 

 

pre-set, default attribute display.

 

 

To set attributes

Step

1.

Highlight a software element in the Package Structure.

 

 

Its associated Attribute Table displays.

Step

2.

In the Attribute Table, click in the desired Attribute Value field and

 

 

input valid data.

 

 

 

TIP

 

At any time, you may select the Policy Help tab to review packaging

 

 

policy information for the attribute you have currently selected.

 

 

 

Step

3.

Press Enter.

Step

4.

Verify you have entered a valid attribute value by looking in the

 

 

Messages tab.

Step

5.

Continue this process until you have entered all desired attribute values.

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