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Creating a Package Definition File (PDF)

AdminStudio 2025 R2 | 30.0 | Tuner

To create a Package Definition File (PDF):

  1. From the checklist, select Package, and then select SMS from the second column. The SMS View of the Package View opens.
  2. Select the Create Package Definition File check box.
    • When you create your package, the resulting file has a .PDF extension. Here is a sample ORCA.PDF file:

    • [PDF]

      Version=1.0

      [Package Definition]
      Product=Orca
      Version=1.20.1827.1
      Comment=Microsoft
      SetupVariations=Typical, Automated

      [Typical Setup]
      CommandName = Typical Installation
      CommandLine = msiexec /i Orca.msi
      UserInputRequired = TRUE
      SynchronousSystemExitRequired = TRUE
      SupportedPlatforms = Win 9x, Win NT (i386)

      [Automated Setup]
      CommandName = Automated Installation
      CommandLine = msiexec /i /q Orca.msi
      UserInputRequired = FALSE
      SynchronousSystemExitRequired = TRUE
      SupportedPlatforms = Win 9x, Win NT (i386)

      [Setup Package for Inventory]
      InventoryThisPackage=FALSE