Wise Virtual Package Editor Reference
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Creating Virtual Software Packages
SetupCapture is a tool that lets you capture an existing application to create an
application layer.
In the Output type section, specify the type of output to create
Click OK.
The SetupCapture Welcome page appears.
3. Step through the SetupCapture wizard to capture the application.
See
Capturing an Installation
on page 40.
After you capture the application, the captured application’s package opens in
Virtual Package Editor.
4. Use the Installation Expert pages to edit the application layer.
5. Compile the installation.
See also:
About Installation Expert
on page 15
Compiling a Virtual Software Package
on page 20
Creating a Data Layer
Virtual Package Editor lets you create a Virtual Software Package (VSP) that is a data
layer. A data layer captures data files into a dedicated data layer rather than having
them written to an application layer or the base file system.
After you create a data layer, you can add it to an application layer on the Data Layers
page.
To create a data layer
1. Select File menu > New.
The New Virtual Package dialog box appears.
2. In the Templates/Tools list, select Data.
Data is a templates that lets you create a new application data layer.
3. In the Output type section, select Create virtual software project file.
4. Click OK.
5. On the Inclusions page, click Add and specify a file extension or directory exclusion.
See
Inclusions Page
on page 31.
6. To save the data layer, select File menu > Save and specify a name for the project
file.
7. To generate a .VSA file, click Compile in the lower-right corner.
See also:
About Data Layers
on page 11
Data Layers Page
on page 33
