Add a package node

A Genero Archive (GAR) packages your application for deployment to the Genero Application Server.

About this task

Complete this task if you do not have a Genero Application Server package node defined as part of your project, or if you need a second GAS package node.

Tip: When you create a new Desktop Project (.4pw), all compiled files are placed in the $(ProjectDir)\bin directory, as defined by default by the Target directory property. As a result, all compiled application files will likely be in the RootDir when you start to create your package.

The application configuration file (.xcf) should be included in the package. See Create an application configuration file.

  1. Create a package node structured for the Genero Application Server. In the project view, right-click a group node and select New package > Genero Application Server.
    The package node is added to the group, and the Platform property is set to "Genero Application Server".
  2. Confirm the Root Directory property.
    By default, this property is set to $(ProjectDir)/bin.
  3. Set the ID, Label, and Version properties for the package node.
    These properties are found in the Package section.