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Be aware: Remember to define system settings before creating or manipulating package contents with RayPack! |
This chapter describes how to create a new MSI package from scratch. Instructions on editing projects are available here.
1.To create a new MSI package project, launch RayPack.
2.From the dashboard, call the create a new project tile.
It is also possible to use the FILE button from the Main Toolbar, select New, and pick empty project from the provided activity options.
3.A selection screen is shown, allowing to specify the target path, language, schema and platform. Once the Create new project button is clicked, a project in RPP or MSI format will be created.
4.The PackDesigner is displayed, presenting the YOUR PROJECT overview.
5.Start to add contents to the packaging project now.
To do so, either click on one of the tiles within the YOUR PROJECT overview, or select the property to work on from the tree menu on the left side of the application window.
6.To temporarily save the project, click the Save or Save as... button, available in the File menu.
7.Once all required package contents are created, open the Advanced View by clicking its icon in the activity bar. The TABLES view presents a VALIDATE button, which allows the selection of several rule sets to apply.
This level of validation is quite superficial, since it does not give any feedback about potential application compatibility conflicts. Validation within the PackDesigner is a prequality assurance task, designed to reduce the reject rate between packagers and quality testers. The basic package validation is no replacement for decent quality checks later on!
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Note: The compatibility testing is available in RayPack after the installation of RayQC Advanced module. |
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8.If the validation revealed serious errors, handle them by extracting a fitting solution from the error description text. Revalidate until all critical errors are solved.
If the validation is successful, build the MSI file from the package project.
9.To build an MSI file, use the Build... button (available in the File menu) and select MSI as target format.
10.Wait for the save process to finish.
The MSI package is created, ready for further testing, and - finally - deployment.