IDF Window user interface

The IDF Window is used to build an IDF. It is divided into two frames. The frame on the left contains the list of SDF packages that can be included in an IDF. The frame on the right contains information about the IDF being built. The parts of the IDF Window user interface are described below.
Title bar contains the name of the IDF.
SDF tab contains the list of SDF packages that can be included in the IDF.

These packages are all the SDFs which have been created by IBM or custom SDF files which have been created using the SDF Creator.

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 IDF 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 SDF package files (*.sdf) can be selected.
Contents tab contains the list of SDF package files contained in the IDF.

To remove a file from the IDF, 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 SDF(s) will occupy on the flash card.

Total Size displays the total amount of space the IDF will occupy on the flash card.
Information tab is used to specify information about the IDF. Its name, version and a description can be specified.