24.5 Using Build Options to Control Configuration

Use build options to conditionally include or exclude application components and functionality.

• About Build Options
  Build options enable developers to enable or disable application components and functionality when the application installs or at runtime using the APEX_UTIL.GET_BUILD_OPTION_STATUS and APEX_UTIL.SET_BUILD_OPTION_STATUS APIs.
• Creating Build Options
  Create build options by selecting the application and accessing Build Options on the Shared Components page.
• Including or Excluding Build Options
  Specify Include to enable a component and include it with the application. Specify Exclude to disable a component and exclude it from the application.
• Selecting a Build Option
  Apply build options to a page, component, page control, or shared component in Page Designer.
• Deleting Build Options and Associated Components
  Delete a build option by first removing the associated components and then deleting the build option.
• Viewing Build Option Reports
  Access the Utilization report where build options are utilized in the current application. View the History report to see what modifications have been made to build options in the current application.
• Exporting Build Options or Build Option Status
  Export build option status to toggle build options on or off within another environment.