INSTALLING


Adding new features to the Notes install kit using addToKit (Macintosh)
If you are installing Notes® clients on Macintosh, you can use the addToKit tool to add new, signed features to the Notes install kit before installing or upgrading Notes.

About this task

Using the addToKit tool, you can customize the Notes install kit for Macintosh by copying the signed contents of a customized, zipped update site (features subdirectory, plugins subdirectory and site.xml file) and customized install manifest (install.xml) file to the Notes install kit structure prior to installing or upgrading Notes. For required file structure and signing information, see the related topics.

The addToKit tool is available as addToKit_Mac.pl.

The addToKit tool is part of the Apps directory toolkit available with the Notes install kit.

After you update the content of your zipped update site directory, place it at the same level as the Notes install kit structure and use the addToKit tool to copy your source files into the install kit's structure.

Before using the addToKit tool, perform the following tasks:


The following information is helpful when using the addToKit tool:
Procedure

1. Extract addToKit.zip into the temporary directory in which your files reside, for example, c:\temp\notes8abx.mac. This zip file contains the directory addToKit, which contains your zipped update site directory (updateSite.zip), and your deploy (deploy) directory.

2. Copy addToKit_Mac.pl to the same temporary directory.

3. Run the tool using the following command line:

Related concepts
Eclipse files and folders in the Notes install kit
Understanding the Eclipse update site
Installing a new feature using the Notes install kit

Related tasks
Adding and removing components from the Notes install kit using UpdateSiteMgr
Customizing Notes install for features and plug-ins on Windows and Mac
Signing custom or third-party features and plug-ins for install and update
Deploying client plug-ins with widgets and the widget catalog
Customizing Notes install or upgrade on Linux
Customizing a Notes install kit to set certifier and trust defaults

Related reference
Validating your customized Notes install kit