The addon.cfg file is an ASCII text file that supports extended ASCII characters. The GroupWise client setup program uses the addon.cfg file to install additional components on users' workstations. The components might include software not shipped with GroupWise. The addon.cfg is specific to each program being installed. The required program files and the associated addon.cfg file must be copied to a subdirectory under software_distribution_directory\client\win32\addons.
During the client installation, the GroupWise setup program will search the subdirectories under the \addons directory for any addon.cfg files. The setup program will then execute the installation program for that component using the settings specified in the addon.cfg. If an entry is missing in the addon.cfg file, the installation program will prompt the user for the required information.
Addon.cfg files for Internet Browser Mail Integration and GroupWise Tip of the Day are included in the corresponding subdirectories under \addons, but the basic control for installing these two components is in the [GWMAILTO] and [GWCHECK] sections of setup.cfg.
When creating an addon.cfg for a different component, you must include at least the following section headings and associated entries. If the installation program requires additional information, you might include that information as additional entries. The required entries are as follows:
This section head must be included with the following entries.
Under this section head, specify the two-letter language code for the language being installed, followed by the name of the add-on. This name appears in the components listing.
Example: US=GroupWise Tip of the Day
Under this section head, specify the two-letter language code followed by a short description of the add-on. This description appears in the Description field when the component is highlighted in the component listing.
Example: US=GroupWise Tip of the Day introduces new features and provides tips for using the GroupWise client.