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diff --git a/poky/documentation/dev-manual/layers.rst b/poky/documentation/dev-manual/layers.rst index 2d809562d1..c65a94b4fa 100644 --- a/poky/documentation/dev-manual/layers.rst +++ b/poky/documentation/dev-manual/layers.rst @@ -128,6 +128,20 @@ Follow these general steps to create your layer without using tools: variable is a good way to indicate if your particular layer is current. + + .. note:: + + A layer does not have to contain only recipes ``.bb`` or append files + ``.bbappend``. Generally, developers create layers using + ``bitbake-layers create-layer``. + See ":ref:`dev-manual/layers:creating a general layer using the \`\`bitbake-layers\`\` script`", + explaining how the ``layer.conf`` file is created from a template located in + ``meta/lib/bblayers/templates/layer.conf``. + In fact, none of the variables set in ``layer.conf`` are mandatory, + except when :term:`BBFILE_COLLECTIONS` is present. In this case + :term:`LAYERSERIES_COMPAT` and :term:`BBFILE_PATTERN` have to be + defined too. + #. *Add Content:* Depending on the type of layer, add the content. If the layer adds support for a machine, add the machine configuration in a ``conf/machine/`` file within the layer. If the layer adds |