How to Write Procedure Scripts

1. Make the directory containing your information files the current working directory.

2. Create one or more procedure scripts with your favorite text editor.

   A procedure script must be named one of the predefined names: preinstall, postinstall, preremove, or postremove.

3. Save your changes and quit the editor.

4. Complete one of the following tasks.

   • If you want to create class action scripts, skip to the next task, How to Write Class Action Scripts.

   • If you have not created your prototype file, complete the procedure How to Create a prototype File Using the pkgproto Command, and skip to Step 5.

   • If you have already created your prototype file, edit it and add an entry for each installation script you just created.

5. Build your package.

   See How to Build a Package, if needed.

Where to Go Next

After you build the package, install it to confirm that it installs correctly and verify its integrity. Chapter 4, Verifying and Transferring a Package explains how to do this and provides step-by-step instructions on how to transfer your verified package to a distribution medium.