A property set allows for a specific configuration of package types. For example, in one set, traditional Packages (WorkPackage type) can be configured to only allow for the creation of Interactive manifests (offline view) deliveries; while Technical Data Packages can be configured to only allow for Static manifests. Another set may define that Interactive and Static manifests are valid for both types of packages.

Multiple sets can be defined in the system, but how the system behaves depends on the current active property set. The active set is selected from the Packages “Property Set” preference. Property sets are named by specifying a non-blank “name” attribute in the XML file. For example:

This XML element defines a new property set named “My Customized Set”, which can be selected from a list when changing the Packages “Property Set” value in the Preference Manager.

A property set named “Default” is available, even if it is not defined in the type-based properties XML file. In this case the “Default” properties set specifies OOTB system default values.

An active set can be defined at the site level or at the organization level; hence, one set may be the active one at one organization while a different organization may have a different active set.