Software Package Builder 5.0 User's Guide

3 Software Package Builder Features
This chapter introduces you to the graphical user interface (GUI) and its features. The following
topics are covered in this chapter:
• “Introduction” (page 23)
• “Screen Regions” (page 23)
Introduction
The SPB GUI is designed to simplify the process of creating a software package by providing a
visual method for creating the PSF, its software elements, attributes, and structure, as well as
automating validation of the PSF against packaging policy rules. Figure 3-1 displays the main
window in the SPB GUI and the regions it contains.
Figure 3-1 SPB GUI
Screen Regions
The SPB GUI is comprised of the following main screen regions which will be described in detail
in the proceeding sections:
• “Package Structure ” (page 24)
• “Depot Region” (page 24)
• “Attribute Table” (page 24)
• “Messages Tab” (page 24)
• “Policy Help Tab” (page 25)
• “PSF View” (page 25)
Introduction 23