Creating Packages

Before creating a package, you'll need to decide on a few things. First, you need to know what type of package you're going to create (runtime, design, and so on). This will be based on one or more of the scenarios that we present momentarily. Second, you need to know what you intend on naming your newly created package and where you want to store the package project. Keep in mind that the directory where your deployed package exists will probably not be the same as where you create your package. Finally, you need to know which units your package will contain and which other packages your new package will require.

The Package Editor

Packages are most commonly created using the Package Editor, which you invoke by selecting the ...

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