The software allows users to generate and edit PAR distributions, providing greater control over the distribution of resources or elements.
To use this module, you can enter the following shell command:
% perl -MPAR::Dist -eblib_to_par
Alternatively, you can incorporate it into your programs with ease. Here are some examples of commands you can use:
my $dist = blib_to_par(); # create a PAR file using ./blib/
install_par($dist); # install the file into the system
uninstall_par($dist); # uninstall the file from the system
sign_par($dist); # sign it using Module::Signature
verify_par($dist); # verify it using Module::Signature
install_par(""); # this also works and will auto-append archname + perlver
install_par("cpan://SMUELLER/PAR-Packer-0.975"); #uses CPAN author directory
The naming convention for these distributions is:
$NAME-$VERSION-$ARCH-$PERL_VERSION.par.
For instance, "PAR-Dist-0.01-i386-freebsd-5.8.0.par" signifies the 0.01 release of PAR-Dist on CPAN, constructed for Perl 5.8.0 running on i386-freebsd.
Overall, this module offers an effective solution for the creation and manipulation of PAR distributions, simplifying the process for users.
Version 0.40: N/A