Custom Categories

[CL_eisenwr]

Is it possible to define additional Categories/Sections for NI Packages? Or are we limited to current set? From looking at the Control File Attributes, it does not appear to be limited. I know the NI Package Build Specification does not allow you to type something else, but does show what string is stored in <Property Name="PKG_section" Type="Str"> of the project file. We are looking to define and help speed up users ability to find the package they are looking for internally.

Current NI Package Categories/Sections

[nestorl]

Hi Bill,

Currently users are limited to the current set of sections for packages. If it's something you think would be helpful, I'd recommend posting it to the Idea Exchange!

Best,

[CL_eisenwr]

I have posted the idea here.

Allow additional Categories/Sections for NI Packages

[APena · Accepted solution]

Hi Bill,

As you alluded to in your original post, the Section attribute is technically just a string. However, our package building tools (e.g. LabVIEW's Package build specification, NI Package Builder, etc.) currently expose a discrete list of options to choose from for this attribute.

That being said, NIPM will display whatever value it finds in the package's control file. So if you build a package from the CLI using a handmade control file with a custom Section value (or otherwise modify the Section value) then NIPM will show the custom value.

Aaron Peña

Product Owner, Package and License Management