Wise Virtual Package Editor Reference
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Creating Virtual Software Packages
Opening a Virtual Software Package
In Virtual Package Editor, you can open any of the following:
After you open a Virtual Software Package (VSP), you can use Installation Expert to edit
it.
See
About Installation Expert
on page 15.
To open a .VSA, .VRA, or .WVP file
1. In Virtual Package Editor, click File > Open.
2. Specify a .VSA, .VRA, or .WVP file.
If you specify a .VSA or a .VRA file, the Import Virtual Archive dialog box appears.
3. If the Import Virtual Archive dialog box appears, specify a directory for the source
files and click OK.
4. If you specified a .VRA, click Yes when prompted to convert it to a .VSA.
To open a virtual software layer
1. In Virtual Package Editor, click File > Open Layer.
The Select Layer dialog box appears.
2. Select the layer and click OK.
See also:
Creating an Application Layer
on page 18
Creating a Data Layer
Compiling a Virtual Software Package
When you compile a Virtual Software Package (VSP), what happens depends on the type
of output you selected for the VSP as follows:
See
About Virtual Software Package Formats
on page 9.
virtual software layer
A layer that has been imported into the Altiris SVS applet.
virtual runtime archive
file (.VRA)
When you open a .VRA file, you are prompted to convert it
to a .VSA file.
virtual software
archive file (.VSA)
When you open a .VSA file, it becomes a .WVP file.
virtual software project
file (.WVP)
When you open and compile a .WVP file, a .VSA file is
generated.
virtual software layer
The layer is saved. If the layer is activated, you are asked
to deactivate it to save the changes.
virtual software project
file (.WVP)
A virtual software archive file (.VSA) is generated. The
.VSA file has the same file name as the .WVP file.
