Linux Package Editor Reference
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Creating Linux Packages
To add a compiler variable
In Linux Package Editor, select Installation Expert > Compiler Variables page, click Add,
and complete the Compiler Variables dialog box:
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Variable Name
Enter the name of the compiler variable. You do not need to include the %
characters.
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Default Value
Enter the default value of the compiler variable.
See also:
Compiler Variable Actions
on page 52
Building a Linux Installation Package
on page 16
Specifying Build Settings
On the Build Settings page, you can specify how the installation package interacts with
the Linux computer during installation.
In Linux Package Editor, select Installation Expert > Build Settings and complete the
page:
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Wise Management Directory on the Linux Computer
Specify the directory on the Linux computer to serve as a working directory for
Linux Package Editor packages. A separate subdirectory is created for each Linux
Package Editor project, with the project name as the subdirectory name. The value
of $WISEFOLDER = the Wise Management Dir the project-specific
subdirectory.
This is used to store project-specific files (example: call scripts, installation logs,
circular dependency files).
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Installation Directory for this Package
Specify the directory on the Linux computer in which to install the application. This
defines the value of $INSTALLDIR.
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RPM Command Line Options
Specify additional RPM commands for Linux Package Editor to include in the RPM -U
command that installs the package.
See also:
About the $WISEFOLDER Directory
on page 26
