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title: Introduction to PackageMaker User Guide
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role: article
path: apple-archive/documentation/DeveloperTools/Conceptual/PackageMakerUserGuide/Introduction
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# Introduction to PackageMaker User Guide

Describes how to use PackageMaker to create installation packages.

## Organization of This Document

This document contains the following chapters:

- [Packaging Overview](../Overview/Overview.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40005371-CH3-SW2). Describes briefly the packaging process in the context of the OS X software delivery model. - [Packaging Workflow](../Workflow/Workflow.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40005371-CH1000-SW1). Explains the workflow you should follow when creating installation packages.

This document also contains a glossary and a revision history.

## See Also

- *Software Delivery Guide*. Explains how to deliver and install software using the PackageMaker and Installer applications. Provides a larger picture of the OS X software-delivery model and more detailed information about the installation process. - *[File System Overview](../../../../MacOSX/Conceptual/BPFileSystem/BPFileSystem.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000185i)*. Conceptual information and guidelines describing the structure and usage of the OS X file system. Contains information about the OS X file system domains and the recommended locations for software components according to their type.

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