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Creating and Maintaining Archive Files

The following options are available to create and maintain archive files:

Create Archive Files

Creates an archive file in the current version directory or in a subdirectory of the version directory.

Important! Always create SXP archive files directly in the version directory; otherwise, the Installer treats them as simple product files.

Edit Archive Files

Starts the Packager's editor that lets you edit an archive file.

Important! If the selected archive file contains language-specific characters, we strongly recommend to use the Packager's editor, to avoid spoiling the character encoding.

Delete Archive Files

Deletes selected archive files. With the exception of the info.sxp file, all archive files in the archive file window can be deleted.

Import Files

Imports existing archive files. You can import an entire directory (including all subdirectories) or individual archive file. The Import Files option is useful, for example, when you are manually creating a product.

Follow these steps:

• Right-click in the archive files pane of the Product Archive window and select Create Archive Files from the context menu. A list of available archive files displays where you can select the archive file to create.
• Right-click the archive file icon in the archive files pane of the Product Archive window and select Edit Archive Files from the context menu. From a drop-down list you can select the archive file section you want to edit.
• Right-click a selected archive file icon, select Delete Archive Files from the context menu, and confirm the deletion. Press and hold Ctrl key to select multiple files.
• Right-click in the archive files pane of the Product Archive window and select Import Files from the context menu. The appearing Importing Archive Files dialog lets you browse for the directory or specify individual archive files to import.