Symantec SOFTWARE MANAGER 8.0 - REFERENCE FOR WISE PACKAGE STUDIO V1.0 Reference page 67

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are created with the Package Definition tool in Workbench, not those that are created
within Software Manager.
Typically, the Package Definition tool in Workbench either imports the Wise package
definition file to the Software Manager database or queues it for import in the share
point directory. However, if the package definition file is saved in a different share point
directory from the one you're using, use the procedure below to import it.
For information on creating and using a package definition file in Workbench, see
InstallShield .MSI Conversion Guidelines in the Wise Package Studio Help.
The files in the Wise package definition are in the Projects subdirectory of the share
point. When you import a package definition file, its files do not appear in Software
Manager.
To import a Wise package definition file
1. (Enterprise Management Server only.) If multiple databases are open, select a
database in the Applications/Packages pane.
2. Select Packages menu > Import.
The Import Type page appears.
3. Mark Import a single file into the Software Manager database.
4. In File, specify a .WPF to import. Be sure to select the appropriate file type from the
Files of type drop-down list on the Open dialog box.
5. The following item becomes enabled:
Overwrite existing application and package
Mark this to overwrite any package that is already in the database with the
same application and package names. If you clear this check box and the
application and package names are already in the database, the new package is
not imported.
Perform this operation on the Wise Package Studio server
If you are working on a client computer, mark this to perform this operation on
the Wise Package Studio server. You must use a UNC path to specify the
imported package. If the package and the Software Manager database reside on
the server, this significantly improves the performance of this operation for
large packages. With Enterprise Management Server, Security Setup
determines whether this option appears.
Detect conflicts during package import
The default for this option is provided by the Detect conflicts during package
import check box in Conflict Settings. Mark or clear this to override the default.
If this is marked, conflict detection checks for conflicts between the imported
package and all other packages in the Software Manager database.
6. To assign the imported package to one or more groups:
a. Click Groups on the Import Type page. The Select Groups dialog box appears.
b. Mark the check boxes of the groups to assign the package to.
c. Click OK.
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