Creating Packages

To deploy software or data to mobile devices using MobiControl, you need to create a package. A package is a set of files along with installation instructions that have been compressed into a single package file. To create packages, MobiControl includes a tool called Package Studio.

You can start Package Studio from the Tools menu in MobiControl or by clicking Start, Programs, SOTI, MobiControl, and then MobiControl Package Studio.

To create a package using MobiControl Package Studio, follow these steps:

1. Create a package project.

   A package project contains the list of the files to be included in the package, and the file and package installation rules. When a package project is compiled using the Package Studio Build Package menu option, a deployable package file is generated. Please see the Creating a Package Project page to learn more about how to create a package project.

2. Add a script (if desired).

   Package Studio allows users to add script to a package to control the installation of the package or to perform advanced operations. Please see the Adding a Script to a Package Project page.

3. Add files or delete files (if desired).

   Once you create a project using the Package Studio , you can add or delete files using Package Studio. To add files using Package Studio, make sure the project is opened, then from the Project menu select Add Files. To delete a file, select the file in the project tree, and press the Delete button. Please see the Adding Files to a Package Project page and the Adding a Folder to a Package Project page.

4. Build the project.

   When the project is built, a deployable package file is generated. To build a package project, open the Project menu and click Build Package. Please see the Building a Package Project page.