Software Package Builder 1.0 User's Guide

Advanced Features
Creating and Using Vendor Defined Attributes
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Creating and Using Vendor Defined Attributes
Vendor Defined Attributes (VDAs) are optional but can be useful in
providing additional information about a software package. A VDA may
be created for any software element in the PSF. VDAs are noted during
packaging modification with the swmodify command. You can list any
attribute with the swlist command.
To create a vendor defined attribute
Step 1. In the Package Structure, select the software element for which you
want to create a VDA.
Step 2. From the main menu, select Attributes > Vendor Defined Attributes.
The Vendor Defined Attributes dialog displays.
Step 3. Enter an Attribute Name.
Step 4. Enter the associated Attribute Value.
Step 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you have added all the VDAs you require.
Step 6. Click OK.
The VDA displays at the bottom of the Attribute Table for the selected
software element.
To edit a vendor defined attribute
Once you have created a VDA, you can edit the attribute value as you
would any other attribute within the Attribute Table:
Step 1. From the main menu, navigate to Attributes > Vendor Defined
Attributes.
Step 2. From the Vendor Defined Attribute dialog box, you perform the
following tasks:
• Edit a VDA name.
• Delete a VDA.
• Arrange a VDAs order of appearance in the Attribute Table.