Software Package Builder 1.0 User's Guide

Advanced Features
Managing Fileset Content
Chapter 548
• Recursive - The recursive option adds the selected directory and all
its contents recursively. Individual filenames are listed in the PSF.
• File * - This option is similar to the Recursive option; however, all
files are implicitly added and represented only by an asterisk ( * ).
The individual filenames are not listed in the PSF using this option.
If you want to recursively include files and directories from the
Source Filesystem without explicitly listing each file and directory,
select the File * option.
• Include - This option allows you to enable the ability to map a file to
the Destination Filesystem, which consists of a list of files, in PSF
syntax, to include in the package.
IMPORTANT If File * is used to add files, you will not be able to display the individual
filenames from the Destination Filesystem. This makes it difficult to
determine if you are delivering more files or directories than intended. A
common problem encountered when using the File * option is the
accidental inclusion of source control directories (e.g., RCS, CVS) and/or
editor scratch files to the package. Selecting the Recursive option is an
alternative way to explicitly add all files and directories under a
particular directory. Using the Recursive option allows the packager to
display and verify the files and directories that will be included, avoiding
accidental inclusion of unnecessary files.
Setting File
Mapping Options
You can set one of three file mapping options using the following steps:
To set the recursive option
Step 1. Select the Recursive checkbox.
Step 2. Once the appropriate source and destination directories have been
selected, click Add.
Step 3. Continue adding directories recursively or clear the Recursive
checkbox.