Using Package Configuration Editor

The Package Configuration Editor Window allows you to create and edit the contents of a package configuration file. This window can be launched from the main VIPM window by:

• Selecting Window>Show Package Configuration Editor.

• Clicking on the button on the main VIPM window.

• Right-clicking on one or more package files in the main VIPM window and selecting: Send to Configuration. This will also add the selected packages to your configuration.

• Selecting one or more packages in the main VIPM window and from the Package menu select: Package>Send to Configuration. This will also add the selected packages to your configuration.

Figure 28 Package Configuration Editor Window

This section will discuss each part of the Package Configuration Editor in detail. The following screenshot highlights each section of the Package Configuration Editor.

Figure 29 – The Package Configuration Editor Window areas

1. Menu Bar

2. Toolbar

3. Packages List

4. Right-Click Menu

5. Status Bar

Subtopics:

Package Configuration File Properties Dialog

Error List Dialog