Lenovo ThinkVantage ImageUltra Builder Version 5.0 - Manual (Page 94)

One rule to remember is that at least one operating-system module must be
associated with each branch that extends from the root node of a map tree. This
can be accomplished using one of two methods:
v Branch method: At least one operating-system module must be nested
somewhere within a branch (most common implementation). This method
determines which operating system to install based on menu choices.
v Root method: If the same operating system will be used for each image defined
in your map, you can insert the operating-system at the root node (least
common implementation). This method automatically associates the operating
system with every branch in your map.
Depending on the type of operating-system module associated with a given
branch, you might have limitations as to whether you can associate application
modules with that branch:
v If the operating-system module is a Hardware-Specific Image, you cannot
associate application modules with that branch. If you attempt to associate
application modules with that branch, the application modules will be ignored
during the installation process. Only those applications contained within the
Hardware-Specific Image itself will be installed.
v If the operating system module is an Ultra-Portable Image or Portable-Sysprep
Image, you can associate application modules with that branch.
You insert modules in strategic locations in the base map. Module names never
appear on the installation screen at the target computer. Typically, modules are
associated with specific menu items so the installation of the modules is contingent
upon the selection of a given menu item. As the person performing the installation
progresses through the menu structure, the modules to be installed accumulate
until the final selection is made from the final menu, at which time, all of the
accumulated modules are installed.
Using the map that was used as an example earlier, the appropriate
operating-system modules would be inserted in the right pane for the French and
English menu items as shown in the following illustrations:
Sample base map
Windows XP Professional
English
French
Windows 2000
WINXPPRO_ENG 2.0 Operating System In Test
Sample base map : Base Map *
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