PackageForge
Encyclopedia
PackageForge is a commercial graphical installation and packaging software tool for Symbian OS based smartphones. PackageForge allows developers to graphically create software installation packages that can be installed to a Symbian OS based phone. After installation a user can start using the installed software application.
PackageForge works by providing a graphical interface towards the Symbian package definition files (.pkg). The developer provides information about the package, like the vendor, package name, version and what application files to include. After the package has been defined, the package is compiled and built into a Symbian installation file (.sis) which is then ready to be uploaded to the Nokia OVI
store or for direct installation on a phone.
The SIS installation files are used for installing Flash Lite
, Python for S60
, Symbian C/C++ or Qt for Symbian applications.
PackageForge works by providing a graphical interface towards the Symbian package definition files (.pkg). The developer provides information about the package, like the vendor, package name, version and what application files to include. After the package has been defined, the package is compiled and built into a Symbian installation file (.sis) which is then ready to be uploaded to the Nokia OVI
Ovi (Nokia)
Ovi by Nokia is the brand for Nokia's Internet services. The Ovi services can be used from a mobile device, computer or via the web. Nokia focuses on five key service areas: Games, Maps, Media, Messaging and Music. Nokia's aim with Ovi is to include third party developers, such as operators and...
store or for direct installation on a phone.
The SIS installation files are used for installing Flash Lite
Flash Lite
Adobe Flash Lite is a lightweight version of Adobe Flash Player, a software application published by Adobe Systems. This version is intended for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices like Chumby and iRiver, and allows users of these devices to view multimedia content and applications...
, Python for S60
Python for S60
The Python for S60 also called PyS60 , is Nokia’s port of the general Python programming language to its S60 software platform, originally based on Python 2.2.2 from 2002....
, Symbian C/C++ or Qt for Symbian applications.
Most Notable Features
- Wizards for creating different package types
- Compatibility with makesis/signsis and Carbide.c++ development environment
- Localization support for multilingual packages
- One-click build and sign of a package
- Graphical management of software and device dependencies
- User-friendly build log