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Building a Sample PIF Product

An example follows how to define and build a PIF product and configure its installation. The PIF product is created step-by-step, starting with the creation of the prototype, applying many of the features described under "Software Management for Linux and UNIX."

The entries in the prototype file that define the product, its files and directories, dependencies, and so on are described, and you see where and in which format to enter the specifications. The sequence of the description follows the sequence of entering the specifications in the prototype file.

One way to enter (and modify) the specifications in the prototype file is using a text editor. This way to proceed is assumed in the descriptions following. Additionally, for each product creation step the activities are described to enter the same specifications through the command line and the Packager GUI.

For detailed information about the commands used and entries in the prototype file (keywords, properties) see "Keywords and Properties." When you use the Packager GUI to create the PIF product MERCHANT, we encourage you to view also the Packager online help for information.

This section contains the following topics:

Requirements and Specifications of the UNIX Application MERCHANT

Create the Prototype File and Specify Product Information for the PIF Product MERCHANT

Define Dependencies for the PIF Product MERCHANT

Specify Files for the PIF Product MERCHANT

Add a Procedure to the PIF Product MERCHANT

Change the Installation Path of the PIF Product MERCHANT

Add a Dialog to Query the Installation Path of the PIF Product MERCHANT

Add Language-specific Product Files to the PIF Product MERCHANT

Localize the Installation Dialogs for the PIF Product MERCHANT

Build the Final PIF Product MERCHANT