Can't find the package when packaging a Magento Extension

I have created a new theme for ma开发者_如何学编程gento.I want to submit it to the communtity.When i tried to package extension,I m getting The package data has been saved message,but there is no package in var/pear directory.Is it not possible to pack extension in localhost?Do you need more information?Any help would be appreciated.

Please see this article:- Magento: How to create extension package? (IMAGES)

Check if the data is filled correctly.

While creating your extension package, under Package Info -> Supported releases

• If you have chosen "1.5.0.0 & later" then your extension package is stored in var/connect directory. This supports Magento connect 2.0.

• If you have chosen "Pre-1.5.0.0" then your extension package is stored in var/pear directory. This is for Magento connect 1.0.

• If you have selected both options, then the extension packages is stored in both places (var/connect and var/pear).

When uploading the 1.0 version from var/pear – Magento Connect will make the 2.0 version for you. If you wish to only support 1.5 and higher versions of Magento only then only upload the 2.0 file from the var/connect directory to Magento. Source: http://www.magentocommerce.com/wiki/7_-_magento_connect/packaging_a_magento_extension_in_1.5

Edit:

I tried to create a package with app/design and skin folder. It worked fine and I could see other folder and files in the package file inside var/pear.

I tested with default theme and default skin. In 'Contents' section, I kept like this:-

Target: Magento Theme Skin
Path: frontend/default/default
Type: Recursive Dir

Target: Magento User Interface
Path: frontend/default/default
Type: Recursive Dir

What version did you select for "Supported releases"? Check in the var/package/ folder too. Check both folders have user and group write access.

Packges are saved with a .tgz extension, so running

find . -name '*.tgz'

from the magento base folder is always a good way to find your packages.

Also, as of 1.5, Magento changed their package management system. This is why you had to choose a supported releases option. For 1.5 and later packages Magento will, by default, drop the files into

var/connect

The var/package folder is only used if you opt to create a pre 1.5 package.