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TargetDirectoryDefinition

Function: Defined the path of a folder where some elements of the package are installed.

Parameter

Description

Annotation

A comment or information about the object can also be entered in this field. This information is visible only within the Package Designer.

At least version Package Manager 3.5.4.0

Id

Unique integer which identifies this destination directory

This definition can be referenced at other locations in the package by prepending a dollar sign ($) to it.

Name

Readable name of the definition of the target directory

A dollar sign ($) can be prepended to this string. In this case, a localized string from the StringTable is used, which has been defined there.

Description

Short description of the definition of the target directory

A dollar sign ($) can be prepended to this string. In this case, a localized string from the String Table is used.

DefaultValue

Default path for the definition of this target directory

If this entry is omitted, then the user has to specify a path during installation. Environment variables – between percent signs (%) – can also be used for the path.

Besides the operating system variables, there are additional local environment variables:

  • AP_COMMON: Path of the "Common" folder of the Automation Platform installation

  • AP_PLUGINS: Path of the "PlugIns" folder of the Automation Platform installation

  • AP_PROFILES: Path of the "Profiles" folder of the Automation Platform installation

  • %AP_ROOT%: Path of the "root" folder of the Automation Platform installation

PromptUser

_cds_icon_checked.png: The user can change the default value of this target directory.

_cds_icon_option_deactivated.png: The user cannot change the default value of this target directory.

If this item is missing, then _cds_icon_checked.png is assumed.