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Advanced Features

Managing Fileset Content

•Recursive - The recursive option adds the selected directory and all its contents recursively. Individual filenames are listed in the PSF.

•File * - This option is similar to the Recursive option; however, all files are implicitly added and represented only by an asterisk ( * ). The individual filenames are not listed in the PSF using this option. If you want to recursively include files and directories from the Source Filesystem without explicitly listing each file and directory, select the File * option.

•Include - This option allows you to enable the ability to map a file to the Destination Filesystem, which consists of a list of files, in PSF syntax, to include in the package.

IMPORTANT		If File * is used to add files, you will not be able to display the individual
		filenames from the Destination Filesystem. This makes it difficult to
		determine if you are delivering more files or directories than intended. A
		common problem encountered when using the File * option is the
		accidental inclusion of source control directories (e.g., RCS, CVS) and/or
		editor scratch files to the package. Selecting the Recursive option is an
		alternative way to explicitly add all files and directories under a
		particular directory. Using the Recursive option allows the packager to
		display and verify the files and directories that will be included, avoiding
		accidental inclusion of unnecessary files.
Setting File		You can set one of three file mapping options using the following steps:
Mapping Options
		To set the recursive option
Step	1. Select the Recursive checkbox.
Step	2. Once the appropriate source and destination directories have been
		selected, click Add.
Step	3. Continue adding directories recursively or clear the Recursive
		checkbox.

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