Can I add a Dependency for a Package that is not Installed?

[al_g]

A new day and a new Package Builder question. I would like to include a dependency for a package without having to install it on the machine that I am running Package Builder on. Is this possible?

[CL_eisenwr · Accepted solution]

Currently for NI Package Builder, you have to have the package installed. To add one and not have it installed, you need to build a package with a different tool. Easiest might be the following.

1. Build package in NIPB without the dependency
2. Use nipkg.exe to unpack the package
3. Edit the control file to add the dependency
4. Use nipkg.exe to re-pack the package

[al_g]

Thought I must be missing something. Thanks for the answer and work around.