The SDF Window is used to create a custom software package. It is divided into two frames. The frame
on the left contains the list of files that can be included in a SDF package. The frame on the right contains
information about the SDF being created. The parts of the SDF Window user interface are described below.
Title bar | contains the name of the SDF package. |
File Tab | contains the list of files that can be included in the SDF package. |
The contents of the file system will be shown in a list. If a directory is listed, the contents of that directory can be viewed by double clicking the directory. Select files you want to include in the SDF and click the Add button. Selections can be cleared by clicking the Clear button. | |
Note: If a directory has been selected, all files and subdirectories under that directory will be added to the SDF package. | |
RPM Tab | contains the list of RedHat Package Manager (RPM) files that can be included in the SDF package. A RPM is a standard software package for Linux. |
The available RPMs will be shown in a list. Select the RPMs you want to include in the SDF package and click the Add button. Selections can be cleared by clicking the Clear button. | |
The RPMs that are displayed in the list can be controlled by the drop down above the list. You have the option of displaying all installed RPMs or just the IBM default RPMs. | |
Tar Tab | contains the list of TAR files that can be included in the SDF package. A TAR file is an archive containing several other files. |
The Look in: drop down contains the name of the directory currently displayed. Use the drop down to select a different directory. | |
The contents of the selected directory will be shown in a list. If a directory is listed, the contents of that directory can be viewed by double clicking the directory. Select files you want to include in the SDF and click the Add button. Selections can be cleared by clicking the Clear button. | |
The type of files shown can be controlled with the Files of type: drop down. All files (*.*) or only TAR files (*.tar or *.tgz) can be selected. | |
Contents Tab | contains the list of files contained in the SDF package. |
To remove a file from the SDF, select the file and click the Remove button. To clear selections made in the list, click the Clear button. | |
Selection Size displays the amount of space the selected file(s) will occupy on the flash card. | |
Total Size displays the total amount of space the SDF will occupy on the flash card. | |
Information Tab | is used to specify information about the SDF package. Its name, version and a description can be specified. |