This section identifies the file as a package definition file and contains the following information:

Version

Specifies the version of the package definition file format that is used by the file, corresponding to the version of System Management Server (SMS) or Configuration Manager for which they were written. This entry is required.

This section of the package definition file specifies the overall properties of the package and provides the following information:

Name

The name of the package, up to 50 characters. This entry is required.

Version

The version of the package, up to 32 characters. This entry is optional.

Icon

Specifies the file that contains the icon to use for this package. If it is used, this icon replaces the default package icon in the Configuration Manager console. This entry is optional.

Publisher

The publisher of the package, up to 32 characters. This entry is required.

Language

The language version of the package, up to 32 characters. This entry is required.

Comment

An optional comment about the package, up to 127 characters.

ContainsNoFiles

This entry indicates whether or not a source is associated with the package.

Programs

Specifies the programs that are defined for this package. Each program name corresponds to a [Program] section in this package definition file. This entry is required.For example:Programs=Typical, Custom, Uninstall

MIFFileName

The name of the Management Information Format (MIF) file that contains the package status, up to 50 characters.

MIFName

The name of the package (for MIF matching), up to 50 characters.

MIFVersion

The version number of the package (for MIF matching), up to 32 characters.

MIFPublisher

The software publisher of the package (for MIF matching), up to 32 characters.

For each program specified in the Programs entry in the [Package Definition] section, the package definition file must include a section that defines that program. The file must contain a [Program] section for all programs that are contained within that package.

Name

The name of the program, up to 50 characters. This entry must be unique within a package and is used when defining advertisements. On client computers, the name of the program is shown in Run Advertised Programs in Control Panel. This entry is required.

Icon

Specifies the file that contains the icon to use for this program. If it is used, this icon replaces the default program icon in the Configuration Manager console and is displayed on client computers when the program is advertised. This entry is optional.

Comment

An optional comment about the program, up to 127 characters.

CommandLine

Specifies the command line for the program, up to 127 characters. The command is relative to the package source folder. This entry is required.

StartIn

The working folder for the program, up to 127 characters. This entry can be an absolute path on the client computer or a path relative to the package source folder. This entry is required.

Run

Specifies the program mode in which the program runs. You can specify Minimized, Maximized, or Hidden. If this entry is not included, the program runs in normal mode.

AfterRunning

Specifies any special action that occurs after the program is completed successfully. Available options are SMSRestart, ProgramRestart, or SMSLogoff. If this entry is not included, the program does not run a special action.

EstimatedDiskSpace

Specifies the amount of disk space that the software program requires to run on the computer. This can be specified as Unknown (the default setting) or as a whole number that is greater than or equal to zero. If a value is specified, units for the value must also be specified.For example:EstimatedDiskSpace=38MB

EstimatedRunTime

Specifies the estimated time (in minutes) that the program is expected to run on the client computer. This can be specified as Unknown (the default setting) or as a whole number greater than zero. For example:EstimatedRunTime=25

SupportedClients

Specifies the processors and operating systems on which this program runs. Each platform must be separated by a comma. If this entry is not included with the package definition file, supported platform checking is disabled for this program.

SupportedClientMinVersionX, SupportedClientMaxVersionX

Specifies the beginning and ending range for version numbers for the operating systems specified in the SupportedClients entry.For example:SupportedClients=Win NT (I386),Win NT (IA64),Win NT (x64) Win NT (I386) MinVersion1=5.00.2195.4 Win NT (I386) MaxVersion1=5.00.2195.4 Win NT (I386) MinVersion2=5.10.2600.2 Win NT (I386) MaxVersion2=5.10.2600.2 Win NT (I386) MinVersion3=5.20.0000.0 Win NT (I386) MaxVersion3=5.20.9999.9999 Win NT (I386) MinVersion4=5.20.3790.0 Win NT (I386) MaxVersion4=5.20.3790.2 Win NT (I386) MinVersion5=6.00.0000.0 Win NT (I386) MaxVersion5=6.00.9999.9999 Win NT (IA64) MinVersion1=5.20.0000.0 Win NT (IA64) MaxVersion1=5.20.9999.9999 Win NT (x64) MinVersion1=5.20.0000.0 Win NT (x64) MaxVersion1=5.20.9999.9999 Win NT (x64) MinVersion2=5.20.3790.0 Win NT (x64) MaxVersion2=5.20.9999.9999 Win NT (x64) MinVersion3=5.20.3790.0 Win NT (x64) MaxVersion3=5.20.3790.2 Win NT (x64) MinVersion4=6.00.0000.0

AdditionalProgramRequirements

Optional text that can include any other information or requirements for client computers, up to 127 characters.

CanRunWhen

Specifies the user status that the program requires to run on the client computer. Available values are UserLoggedOn, NoUserLoggedOn, or AnyUserStatus. The default value is UserLoggedOn.

UserInputRequired

Specifies whether the program requires interaction with the user to complete running. Available values are True or False. The default value is True. This entry is set to False if CanRunWhen is not set to UserLoggedOn.

AdminRightsRequired

Specifies whether the program requires administrative credentials on the computer to run. Available values are True or False. The default value is False. This entry is set to True if CanRunWhen is not set to UserLoggedOn.

DriveLetterConnection

Specifies whether the program requires a drive letter connection to the package files on the distribution point. You can specify True or False. The default value is False, which allows the program to use a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) connection. When this value is set to True, the next available drive letter is used (starting with Z and proceeding backward).

SpecifyDrive

Specifies a specific drive letter that the program requires to connect to the package files on the distribution point. Using this entry forces the use of the specified drive letter for client connections to distribution points. This entry is optional.

ReconnectDriveAtLogon

Specifies whether the computer reconnects to the distribution point when the user logs on. Available values are True or False. The default value is False.

DependentProgram

Specifies a program (in this package) that must run before the current program. This entry uses the following format:DependentProgram=<ProgramName>where <ProgramName> is the Name entry for that program in the package definition file. If there are no dependent programs, leave this entry empty.For example:DependentProgram=AdminDependentProgram=

Assignment

How the program is assigned to users. This value can be FirstUser (only the first user who logs on runs the program) or EveryUser (every user who logs on to the client runs the program). When CanRunWhen is not set to UserLoggedOn, this entry is set to FirstUser.

Disabled

Specifies whether this program can be advertised to clients. Available values are True or False. The default value is False.