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Creating an SMS File

To create a SMS file for SMS 2.0 or later:

  1. From the checklist, select Package, and then select SMS from the second column. The SMS View of the Package View opens.

  2. Select the Create SMS file check box.

    When you create your package, the resulting file has an .SMS extension. Here is a sample ORCA.SMS file:

    [PDF]
    Version=2.0

    [Package Definition]
    MIFFilename=Sample.MIF
    Name=Orca
    Publisher=Microsoft
    Version=1.20.1827.1
    Language=English
    Programs=Typical, Automated, Test

    [Typical]
    Name = Typical
    CommandLine = msiexec /i Orca.msi
    UserInputRequired = TRUE
    UninstallKey={8FC71000-88A0-4B41-82B8-8905D4AA904C}
    AfterRunning=ProgramRestart
    SupportedClients = Win 9x, Win NT (i386)

    [Automated]
    Name = Automated
    CommandLine = msiexec /i /q Orca.msi
    UserInputRequired = FALSE
    UninstallKey={8FC71000-88A0-4B41-82B8-8905D4AA904C}
    AfterRunning=ProgramRestart
    SupportedClients = Win 9x, Win NT (i386)

    [Test]
    Name = Test
    CommandLine = msiexec /i Orca.msi EXECUTEMODE=None
    UserInputRequired = FALSE
    AfterRunning=ProgramRestart
    SupportedClients = Win 9x, Win NT (i386)