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Packaging for InstallShield 5.1 Installations

To package your DataBlade module, you add content to a BladePack project, assign components, customize the installation procedure, and build the package.

Important:
You cannot use all BladePack options when you create an installation package for InstallShield 5.1. You can only use the options mentioned in this section.

For information on packaging DataBlade modules for UNIX, see Packaging for UNIX Installations. For information on packaging DataBlade modules for InstallShield 3.1, see Packaging for InstallShield 3.1 Installations.

To build an installation package with BladePack
  1. Open a project file:
    • For DataBlade modules created using BladeSmith, open the project.prd file by choosing Project > Open or launch BladePack from the BladeSmith Tools menu while the project is open.
    • For other products, create a new BladePack project by choosing Project > New.
  2. Define the content of your product, including files, directories, and registry changes.
  3. Define and assign installation components.
  4. Define optional customizations.
  5. Build the installation package.
  6. Transfer files from the build area to installation media.
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