4.11. File Releases

4.11.1. Introduction

The File Releases System (FRS) is used to upload files to the GForge site and to make these files available to the users in an easy and efficient way.

Files can be divided in different packages, and every single package can be monitored by the users; these users will receive an email every time a new file has been added to the package.

4.11.2. Administration

The FRS system allows you to upload file to GForge and make this file available to the public.

You have to define a package before you can release a file. A package should have a descriptive name for the project, e.g. gforge3.

To add a new package, insert a package name in the textbox at the bottom of the page and click Create this Package.

Your package will appear in the Releases list at the bottom of the page.

Click Add release. The form has the following fields:

Package ID

You can select here the package.

Release Name

Insert here the name of your release. The name should be indicative for the version of your file, e.g. pre-8.

Release Date

The Release Date.

File Name

Click the browse button to select the file to upload. In some browsers you must select the file in the file-upload dialog and click OK. Double-clicking doesn't register the file.

Note

You can't upload file that exceed the UploadFile Limit in php.ini.

File Type

You can select here the file type (.zip, .html, .exe, .tar.gz, etc).

Processor Type

You can select here the processor required to run the application.

Release Notes

The release notes.

Changelog

The changelog.

Click the Release File button. Your file will now appear in the list of files in the File section.