After configuring the PowerServer project properly, you can compile and package the client app (including the cloud app launcher, PowerBuilder runtime files, and the application files) into an executable installer or a zipped file.
To package the client app (including launcher, runtime files and app files):
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Go to the PowerServer project painter > Web Server page > Advanced tab, and then select Create a package.
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Specify to generate the package as an executable installer or a compressed zip file.
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If Zipped file is selected, an appname_Installer.zip file is generated in the specified path. You can copy the zip file to the server and then decompress it to the Web root.
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If Executable installer is selected, an appname_Installer.exe file is generated in the specified path. You can copy the executable file to the server and then run it to install the application to the Web root.
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Select Package Cloud App Launcher. If you have customized the launcher, select the customized launcher from the profile list.
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Select Package all runtime files and 32-bit and/or 64-bit.
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Specify the location where the package will be generated.
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Save the project settings.
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Click the Build & Deploy PowerServer Project button (
) in the toolbar to compile the project and
generate the package.
When the build & deploy process completes successfully, the package should be generated in the output path.
