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Creating a Package Definition File (PDF)

AdminStudio 2025 | 29.0 | Tuner

To create a Package Definition File (PDF):

  1. From the checklist, select Package, and then select SMS from the second column. The SMS View of the Package View opens.
  2. Select the Create Package Definition File check box.
    • When you create your package, the resulting file has a .PDF extension. Here is a sample ORCA.PDF file:
    • [PDF]
Version=1.0

[Package Definition]
Product=Orca
Version=1.20.1827.1
Comment=Microsoft
SetupVariations=Typical, Automated

[Typical Setup]
CommandName = Typical Installation
CommandLine = msiexec /i Orca.msi
UserInputRequired = TRUE
SynchronousSystemExitRequired = TRUE
SupportedPlatforms = Win 9x, Win NT (i386)

[Automated Setup]
CommandName = Automated Installation
CommandLine = msiexec /i /q Orca.msi
UserInputRequired = FALSE
SynchronousSystemExitRequired = TRUE
SupportedPlatforms = Win 9x, Win NT (i386)

[Setup Package for Inventory]
InventoryThisPackage=FALSE