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Admin Package Manager

The package manager allows to install, update and uninstall packages that together form the ]project-open[ product. For a list of all available packages please see Packages.You can use the package manager to:

  • list the currently installed packages,
  • list available but not yet installed packages,
  • update packages,
  • install/unistall/create packages and
  • "watch" packages (tell AOLserver to reload changes in a package. This is useful when modifying a package library).

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(Screenshot of the the package list managed by the package manager)

Package Manager fields:

  • Key - the internal name of the package directory in the source code which is the same name used in CVS Checkout
  • Name - the pretty name of the package
  • Ver. - Version number of the package
  • Status - if the package is currently running
  • Maintained - where the package is located, either locally or externally
  • view files - see all the files within this package, in a subdirectory tree breakdown
  • watch all files - useful when developing, lets the AOLserver know that it should re-compile its library contents in reaction to possible changes to the source code, before attempting to execute the code
  • reload changed

Clicking on a package's key or entry name will reveal more details and options for the package.  

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(Package details view)

How to Install a Package

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To install a new available package, go to the bottom of the Package Manager page where there is a link "Install Packages" which redirects to a page with all the available but not yet installed packages.  Select the desired packages and follow the steps towards completion.

Please keep in mind that installing a package may cause errors, and that not all packages are 100% mature. Please refer to the package list to learn about each package and its status. Always perform a database backup before installing, uninstalling or modifying packages. 

How to Uninstall a Package

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Clicking on either the "Key" or "Name" of a package while viewing all the installed packages on the central Package Manager page will link to a page giving more detailed information about the chosen package.  On this page, towards the bottom are options for "Disable/Uninstall".  Click on the desired option and follow the presented steps.    

How to Create a Package

At the bottom of the Package Manager menu page, click on the "Create a new package" option which will link you to a new page with a form to fill in the new package details. Please see the Developers -> Tutorial section for details on creating packagers.

How to Load a New Package from a URL/Local Directory

At the bottom of the Package Manager menu page, click on the option "Load a new package from a URL or Local Directory" and you will be presented a new screen prompting you for the URL path or the local directory path. 

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