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Creating a Data Layer

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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
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
Compiling a Virtual Software Package
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
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
on page 40.
on page 15
on page 20
on page 31.
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