[WiX-users] Trying to create a Wix Extension

Hi, A newbie query. I'm trying to create a wix extension. I've done the following. Created a CustomAction which runs on a CustomTable. Created a Dll as pre Wix documentation on creating a extension. Then I inherited the WixExtension Class and CompilerExtension Class. ( I reused SqlExtension ) I

[WiX-users] How to convert properties to actual values

Hi I'm creating a custom action that reads values from a custom table. I want to specify a filename as we do in xmlconfig using [#foo.txt] or using properties [INSTALLDIR]foo.txt. I'm using DTF to create the Custom Action. How can I parse the value from the custom table to get the Final full

[WiX-users] How to create a Compiler Extension

Hi guys, I'm trying to create an WIX Compiler Extension. Could anyone direct me to a resource for the same. Thanks Mazin -- Enter the BlackBerry Developer Challenge This is your chance to win up to $100,000 in prizes!

[WiX-users] How Display Progress Text on Uninstallation from Add/Remove Programs

Hi I'm using WIX 3.0.4408.0. I'm able to install a MSI with proper status message in the progress bar Dialog. Similiarly uninstalling using The MSI directly too shows the ActionText. But when I try to uninstall from Add/Remove programs It doesnt show any status message. I tried setting the

[WiX-users] How to enable create instrumentation config file while installing service

Hi When I install a service using InstallUtil it creates the EnterpriseInstrumentation config file for me. But when I try to do the same using ServiceInstall using WIX I'm not able to replicate it. What am I missing.What can I do to overcome this. Thanks in Advance Mazin

[WiX-users] Full UI while uninstalling from Add/Remove Programs

Hi I'm new to WIX. I'm using 3 immediate Custom actions which run after IntallFinallize. Unfortunately only one custom action gets called when removed from add/remove but it works fine when removing directly using the MSI Thanks in advance Mazin

[WiX-users] How to solve Concurrency Problem

Hi, Currently when we create an installer the locking of the MSI happens when the execution starts. So the users are able to open multiple dialogs before the installation starts. Is it possible to make this when the installer is initiated itself. Thanks Mazin

[WiX-users] Is it possible to gac delay signed bits using WIX

Hi Is it possible to GAC delay signed bits using WIX. Thanks Mazin - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK win great prizes

[WiX-users] How to create Progress Bar Dialog with Featurewise Summary

Hi I'm new to WIX. I'm trying to create a progress bar dialog in which it shows Feature wise summary. I wish to show while Feature1 is being installed its status as Installing and all the others as blank. Then after Feature1 is installed it should show as status installed and the second feature