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Expand Up @@ -10,16 +10,27 @@ You can use it as follows:

git clone https://github.com/gap-packages/PackageMaker

2. Start GAP, load the `PackageMaker` package and run the package wizard:
Alternatively you could install `PackageMaker` using the [PackageManager](https://github.com/gap-packages/PackageManager) GAP package by entering these commands in GAP:

LoadPackage("PackageManager");
InstallPackage("https://github.com/gap-packages/PackageMaker");

2. Start GAP, load the `PackageMaker` package:

LoadPackage("PackageMaker");

3. Run the package wizard:

PackageWizard();

3. Answer the questions about your new package. Afterwards, `PackageMaker`
4. Answer the questions about your new package. Afterwards, `PackageMaker`
creates a new directory for the new package and populates it with all the
files needed for a basic package.

4. Move the newly created package directory to a suitable place.
5. Move the newly created package directory to a suitable place.

> Note: The `PackageWizard` function generates your new package in the current directory, not automatically in the `pkg` directory. You will need to manually move the generated directory to the `pkg` folder in your GAP installation.
Or just start GAP inside the `pkg` directory.

Next, you may wish to learn more about the purpose of the various
generated files as well as the the meaning and correct usage of the
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