Converting Multiple Microfocus ZENworks Projects Using the Command Line
AdminStudio 2024 | 27.0 | Repackager
Edition:This feature is available in AdminStudio Professional and Enterprise Editions.
To perform a bulk conversion of ZENworks projects to Windows Installer packages, you use the -Z command line switch.
To convert multiple Microfocus ZENworks projects (.axt/.aot) to a Windows Installer package, a Repackager project, or an InstallShield Editor project:
| 1. | Create an .ini file using the following format: |
[General]
OutputFormat=MSI|INC|ISM
[AXT]
C:\myData\Project1.axt
C:\myData\Project2.axt
C:\myData\Project3.axt
[AOT]
C:\myData\Project1.aot
C:\myData\Project2.aot
C:\myData\Project3.aot
C:\myData\Project4.aot
The following table describes the elements of this file:
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Section |
Description |
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[General] |
Controls the output format of the entire conversion process. Select one of the following to identify the output format:
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[AXT] |
List the names and locations of the legacy ZENworks projects (.axt) you want to convert. Include the paths (absolute or relative) to the .axt files. |
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[AOT] |
List the names and locations of the ZENworks .aot projects you want to convert. Include the paths (absolute or relative) to the .aot files. |
| 2. | Run the repackaging process from the command line using the -Z parameter: |
ISLC.exe -Z"C:\DirectoryName\FileName.ini"
Caution:You must enter a fully qualified path to identify the location of your .ini file.
Repackager loads the .ini file and begins the conversion process. A dialog box opens to display progress messages.
To limit the volume of messages listed, clear the Verbose check box.
| 3. | When the repackaging process is complete, the Cancel button changes to a Close button. Click Close to close this dialog box. |
You will find the converted files in the location specified in the .ini file as the location of the .aot/.axt input files.