PackageAs Property

Specifies whether to override the default packaging behavior for a selected file, assembly, or project output group.

Settings

The settings for the PackageAs property are:

Setting	Description
Default	Does not override the default packaging setting and packages the item as specified in the Deployment Project Properties dialog box.
Loose	Overrides the default packaging setting and packages the items as uncompressed files.

Security Note:
The Loose files option should not be used for applications that will be distributed over the Web. Files packaged in this manner can be downloaded without any security prompt, creating a security risk for users. This option should never be used when the Web Bootstrapper is used.

Remarks

Default packaging behavior is set by means of the Package Files option on the Build page of the Deployment Project Properties dialog box.

See Also

Concepts

Files, Folders, and Deployment

Reference

Properties for the File System Editor

Build, Configuration Properties, Deployment Project Properties Dialog Box