Re: [WiX-users] Quick WiX/Dutil query

checks. I provided a butil API for finding your installed bundle, which allows you to then easily invoke a bundle update check from within your installed application (async / out of process). -Original Message- From: Sean Farrow [mailto:sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, June 25

[WiX-users] Quick WiX/Dutil query

Hi All, I'm currently writing an extension to an application in c# that allows a user to automatically update the application concerned. Before I call msiexec using the .net Process class, I'm wondering whether Dutil or WiX have any classes for doing this? Help appreciated as always. Kind

Re: [WiX-users] Quick WiX/Dutil query

There's a perfectly good Win32 API you can P/Invoke, MsiInstallProduct(), it's cleaner than firing off a process, waiting, checking exit codes and other associated process management tasks. --- Phil Wilson On Wed, Jun 25, 2014 at 1:56 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk wrote

[WiX-users] forcing the focus to a specific control in a dialog

Hi All, I'm in the process of adding the ability to run a program after installation as per the documentation. After adding the relevant xml pieces and confirming the build, I'm finding that the finish button is still the one with the focus. I'm working with people that are visually impaired

[WiX-users] issue when using IniUtil functions

Hi all, I'm in the process of rewriting some ini handling to us the functions from iniutil.h. The following is the ini file I'm trying to parse: [Environment] CurrentlyActiveLanguage=enu AppScriptFile=SurfaceReader.JSB DefScriptFile=DEFAULT.JSB ActiveSpotFile=C:\Users\tim\AppData\Roaming\Freedom

[WiX-users] Obtain the current user in a custom action

Hi All, I may have missed this, so apologies if I have! Is there a function in the WiX library (ideally in c++) that allows me to obtain the current user name. I could write one, but don't want to duplicate effort if one already exists. Any help appreciated. Kind regards Sean.

[WiX-users] using directories across installers

Hi, I am currently in the process of splitting an installer out in to smaller more manageable installers. I've got a situation whereby two of the installers place files inside a folder in the CommonAppDataFolder. What is the best practice for doing this, should I use directory elements in both

[WiX-users] searching for a registry key without worrying about any values

Hi all, I'm in the process of refactoring an installer I wrote a while ago. I've got a situation where I need to check that a registry key exists (I'm not worried about any of the values). What is the best way of doing this and assigning it to a property? I thought about setting the property to

Re: [WiX-users] best way to handle su8pporting files

it in the MSI file because they are very transparent, but you could encrypt it so it couldn't easily be deciphered using something like Orca. Phil Wilson On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 5:55 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk wrote: Hi, Yes, it is because of the integration. The compile process

Re: [WiX-users] best way to handle su8pporting files

with their software. Any change on doing that? -Original Message- From: Sean Farrow [mailto:sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk] Sent: January-19-14 7:16 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: [WiX-users] best way to handle su8pporting files Importance: High Hi

[WiX-users] best way to handle su8pporting files

Hi All, I'm in a situation where I'm doing some work for a client integrating some software we have written in to a piece of software they use. They haven't paid for the source, so leaving this behind is not an option. What I need to do is to copy the source file to the target machine, compile

[WiX-users] queries regarding update deployment

Hi, I'm just in the process of breaking out an installer in to multiple smaller installers. I'd also like to have an auto-updating capability. If I break components of the application in to their own installers and wrap them in an executable (bundle) can I then update the individual msi files?

Re: [WiX-users] queries regarding update deployment

, the dependencies of original bundle will not recognize this and the updated MSI gets not uninstalled during bundle uninstall. Regards, Markus -Original Message- From: Sean Farrow [mailto:sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk] Sent: Samstag, 5. Oktober 2013 20:07 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML

Re: [WiX-users] Product Version functions [P]

MsiGetFileVersion() and parse the results. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa370122(v=vs.85).as px Phil -Original Message- From: Sean Farrow [mailto:sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 10:04 PM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML

[WiX-users] Product Version functions

Hi, I'm just in the process of writing a custom action, I know file version functions are in fileutil.cpp/h. Are Product version functions surfaced by WiX dutil? Regards Sean. -- See everything from the browser to the

Re: [WiX-users] Product Version functions

To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Product Version functions Always better to start with what you are trying to accomplish rather than ask a very narrow question with no context. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 3:18 PM, Sean Farrow sean.far

[WiX-users] Issue with votive

Hi, I've got a machine with Wix 4-the latest weekly, visual studio 2010 and visual 2012 update 2. When I install WiX, the visual studio 2010 votive is installed, but there doesn't appear to be to be a votive for vs2012. Is this a known issue or is there one planned going forward. Cheers San.

Re: [WiX-users] latest weekly build fails to update

%. There is a known issue with the most recent build that is just busted. Should all be fixed in Monday's build. On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 1:28 PM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi, I'm running a machine with the latest weekly builds. I've installed build 3.09 when trying

[WiX-users] latest weekly build fails to update

Hi, I'm running a machine with the latest weekly builds. I've installed build 3.09 when trying to install build 04/01, this gives me the message that it fails to update. Is there a log file available so I can find out what the issue is? Cheers Sean.

[WiX-users] obain the name of components using msi/wix functions

Hi all, I need to access the name of the components installed for a specific product. I've already got the products enumerated. What I need now is to enumerate the components and obtain the name of each component. Any help appreciated. Regards Sean.

[WiX-users] XmlConfig issue

Hi all, I’m just refactoring and upgrading an installer from v2 to v3.8 of Wix. We are using an XmlConfig from the util extension to modify a config file that is being installed with a .net application. The file is being installed—looking at the directory as the product is being installed, but

[WiX-users] using wildcards with heat

Hi, I'm trying to use heat to harvest files. I'd ideally like to in thi case anyway harvest all *.bat files from a directory to go in to a component group. Is this possible currently. Help appreciated. Cheers Sean. --

Re: [WiX-users] issue with fragments in the same project

discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] issue with fragments in the same project Where is the ComponentRef to Salamander.Host.exeFile? On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 5:31 PM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi, I'm currently creating an installer

Re: [WiX-users] issue with fragments in the same project

in the same project If the Feature is under the Product element somewhere then I'm at a loss as to what is actually going wrong. It seems like everything should work. What is the exact command-line and output you are getting from the tools? On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 1:46 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far

[WiX-users] calling a soap service during installation

Hi, I am writing an installation that needs to call a soap web service. I was wondering whether anybody has done this using c++ and therefore has any custom actions. I'm using wix 3.8 for reference. Regards Sean. --

[WiX-users] issue with fragments in the same project

Hi, I'm currently creating an installer. In one file I have my folder structure: Fragment Directory Id=TARGETDIR Name=SourceDir Directory Id=ProgramFilesFolder Directory Id=CONPANYFOLDER Name=SalamanderSoft Directory Id=INSTALLFOLDER Name=Connector

Re: [WiX-users] acces hklm from a current user installer

for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] acces hklm from a current user installer Hi, You're sure your key and value exist ? To me -2147287038 means : not exist Le %:Date:, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk a écrit: Hi, I need to access the hklm key from a per-user

Re: [WiX-users] acces hklm from a current user installer

in the 64-bit registry when the value is 'yes'. When the value is 'no', the search looks in the 32-bit registry. The default value is 'no'. -Original Message- From: Sean Farrow [mailto:sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 12:07 PM To: General discussion

Re: [WiX-users] acces hklm from a current user installer

of the Package/@Platform attribute: if the @Platform attribute value is 'x86', the default @Win64 attribute value is 'no'; otherwise, the default value is 'yes'. -Original Message- From: Sean Farrow [mailto:sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 1:31 PM To: General discussion

[WiX-users] ice30 in a per-user installer

Hi all, I'm currently putting together a per-user installer that installs somewhere in the users appdata folder. I have the following 2 properties defined and referenced: Property Id=JAWS14USERENUSCRIPTINSTALLPATH DirectorySearch Id=UserAppData Path=[AppDataFolder]

Re: [WiX-users] ice30 in a per-user installer

/ /Component /Directory /Directory This will mean they don't conflict, even if AppSearch doesn't run. Thanks John On 7 March 2013 15:30, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk wrote: Hi all, I'm currently putting together a per-user installer that installs somewhere in the users

Re: [WiX-users] ice30 in a per-user installer

to the real path during install. Hope that helps John On 7 March 2013 17:14, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk wrote: Hi John, Can I specify the property in the nae attribute. Regards Sean. -Original Message- From: John Ludlow [mailto:john.ludlow...@gmail.com] Sent: 07 March

[WiX-users] acces hklm from a current user installer

Hi, I need to access the hklm key from a per-user install from a registry search element My property looks like: Fragment !--JAWS 14 exe path.-- Property Id=JAWS14PATH Secure=yes RegistrySearch Id=JAWS14PATH Root=HKLM Key=SOFTWARE\Freedom Scientific\JAWS\14.0 Name=Target

[WiX-users] sql ce deployment

Hi, I am considering using Sql ce for my next project that will require a local database. Has anyone done any deployment with this using burn/is thee an msi available to deploy the necessary redistributable bits? Any help appreciated. Regards Sean.

[WiX-users] using WiX with team foundation service

Hi, I am looking at using Wix for an installer. We are using Team foundation service for this. Can I just install the NuGet package in to my project and go from there or is there other things I need to do? Any help appreciated. Regards Sean.

[WiX-users] Issue with a DirectorySearch elemnt

Hi all, I am trying to set up a DirectorySearch element to set a property. My directorySearch currently looks like the following: Property Id=JAWS14USERENUSCRIPTINSTALLPATH Secure=yes DirectorySearch Id=UserAppData Path=[AppDataFolder] DirectorySearch Id=FreedomScientificUser

[WiX-users] run a custom action in a specific circumstance

Hi: I need to run a custom action when, and only when a component/feature is being installed. Is this possible, or do I need a compiler extension. Any help appreciated. Regards Sean. -- The Go Parallel Website, sponsored

Re: [WiX-users] run a custom action in a specific circumstance

).as px gives examples. Phil -Original Message- From: Sean Farrow [mailto:sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk] Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 4:19 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] run a custom action in a specific circumstance Hi: I need to run a custom action when

[WiX-users] Writing custom actions that run on windows 9x/me

Hi: I've had a user come to me wanting an installer written that must run on windows 9x. I have two questions: Firstly, are the function written in Dutil.lb etc all Unicode or do they adapt based on he defines. Ideally I'd like to use mslu to deal with this. Secondly, do I need to distribute

[WiX-users] dtf in Wix 3.7

Hi: The dtf.chm is in the source zip for 3.7, but does not seem to be in the 3.7 install or the binary zip, is this being deprecated? If yes in favour of what? Cheers Sean. -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive

[WiX-users] crc error on wix 3.7 aditional downloads

Hi: I've just tried downloading the first build of wix 3.7-3.7.8.21.0. The exe downloads fine but I'm getting crc errors on the additional downloads. I've tried with ie9 and firefox. I'm using power archiver 2012 as my unzipper-I don't think this should make a difference. Any help appreciated.

[WiX-users] Issues when writing an installer using burn

Hi Fokes: I'm just putting together an executable bootstrapper using burn. I have the following bundle: ?xml version=1.0 encoding=UTF-8? Wix xmlns=http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi; ?define SRWorkingDirectory = c:\work\srrt59\ ? Bundle Name=Surface Reader Version=1.0.0.0

Re: [WiX-users] Issues when writing an installer using burn

cannot continue. To configure or remove the existing version of this product, use Add/Remove Programs on the Control Panel. On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 8:01 PM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi Fokes: I'm just putting together an executable bootstrapper using burn. I have

Re: [WiX-users] setting the install directory for a burn bundle

directory for a burn bundle The wixstdba UI will assign the value from the Install folder text box to the Burn Variable named InstallFolder. You then need to pass that InstallFolder variable to the packages you want installed to InstallFolder. On Sat, Jul 7, 2012 at 1:31 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far

[WiX-users] Windows installer 3.1 prereq

Hi Fokes: Has anyone defined any prerequisites for installing the windows installer 3.1 on a 32-bit system? I need to do this an know it's an exe package, so am unsure where to go with this, specifying the install/uninstall command line seems easy enough, but how do I install before my

[WiX-users] using the internal msi ui

Hi Fokes: I'm just in the process of preparing a bundle with burn (the latest weekly release). My bundle markup looks as follows: ?xml version=1.0 encoding=UTF-8? Wix xmlns=http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi; ?define SRWorkingDirectory = c:\work\ ? Bundle Name=SurfaceReaderInstaller

Re: [WiX-users] using the internal msi ui

after you click the Install button in the wixstdba. On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 7:54 PM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi Fokes: I'm just in the process of preparing a bundle with burn (the latest weekly release). My bundle markup looks as follows: ?xml version=1.0 encoding=UTF

Re: [WiX-users] Specifying a default directory in the standard bundle

directory in the standard bundle 1. Options page is populated from an InstallFolder Variable. 2. Add the Windows Installer package as a package in your Chain. On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 9:56 PM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi: I'm trying to move a product I'm involved with to a burn

Re: [WiX-users] Specifying a default directory in the standard bundle

. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Specifying a default directory in the standard bundle 1. Options page is populated from an InstallFolder Variable. 2. Add the Windows Installer package as a package in your Chain. On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 9:56 PM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi

[WiX-users] Specifying a default directory in the standard bundle

Hi: I'm trying to move a product I'm involved with to a burn bundle. I using the non-managed bootstrapper-I'm not actually specifying a bootstrapper in my bundle. What I need to do is specify a default installation directory for this bundle. How do I go about doing this? When I click options it

[WiX-users] non-empty folders not being removed on uninstall, and RemoveFoldersEx not helping

Hi Fokes: I've got the following installer code that creates some folders with components in: Directory Id=COMPANYDATAFOLDER Name=Raised Bar Directory Id=ProductDataFolder Name=Surface Reader Directory Id=ProtocolsDataFolder Name=Protocols Component

[WiX-users] burn bundle build query

Hi All: I have two queries regarding burn: Firstly, does the burn standard bootstrapper require .net? Secondly, I've got a seriese of projects. The main executable builds both x86/x64 builds. I then have two installers, one that builds just an x86, and the other that is capable of

[WiX-users] using wix with powershell

Hi All: Has anybody got any experience of automating wix from powershell, either from the standard interface or writing cmdlets. I'm looking to automate a build system. Any help appreciated.Regards Sean. -- Live Security

[WiX-users] bug in wix 3.6?

Hi Focks: I think I've found a bug in wix 3.6: I'm trying to create a solution that allows building two msi's one x86 and one x64. I have to following in my package element to this end: Package InstallerVersion=300 Compressed=yes InstallScope=perMachine

Re: [WiX-users] bug in wix 3.6?

on the candle coomand-line and remove the Platform attribute. On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 5:10 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi Focks: I think I've found a bug in wix 3.6: I'm trying to create a solution that allows building two msi's one x86 and one x64. I have to following in my

Re: [WiX-users] bug in wix 3.6?

: [WiX-users] bug in wix 3.6? IIRC, by default it picks it up from your VS Configuration. On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 9:04 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Is there a way to specify that in visual studio? Cheers Sean. -Original Message- From: Rob Mensching [mailto:r

Re: [WiX-users] bug in wix 3.6?

[mailto:r...@robmensching.com] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 9:12 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] bug in wix 3.6? IIRC, by default it picks it up from your VS Configuration. On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 9:04 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far

Re: [WiX-users] bug in wix 3.6?

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[WiX-users] Burn/Wix queries

Hi: I'm currently dealing with an installer that is per-user, and cannot be changed to per-machine. I also have a second installer that is dependent on the per-user installer-this is per-machine. What I need to know is the following: Is there a way of determining where burn has cached a package

[WiX-users] Repairing ice64

Hi Folks: I'm currently writing the first of what could be many installers for a company. I have the following inside the TARGETDIR directory: Directory Id=ProgramMenuFolder Directory Id=COMPANYSTARTMENUFOLDER Name=Raised Bar Directory Id=ApplicationProgramsFolder Name=Surface

[WiX-users] harvesting an out of process com server

Hi: I'm adding an out of process com server to my installation that I'd normally register with /regserver on the command line. How would I go about adding the necessary entries to a wix installer-I know I can use heat to register an inproc com server. Any help appreciated. Regards Sean.

[WiX-users] using a 32-bit project in a 64-bit installer

Hi: I'm writing an installer in visual studio. I have a 32-bit com server that is written in atl. This com server does not have a 64-build configuration and therefore doesn't build when I build the 64-bit configurations. If I add the Project.TargetPath to my installer, what path will this

[WiX-users] dealing with functions that throw exceptions

Hi; I am currently writing a custom action dll in c++ for an installer. I've got a function provided that throws c++ exceptions. What I'd like to do is return S_FALSE plus the exception message if an exception is thrown. Has anyone got any macrows to do this? Any help appreciated. Cheers Sean.

[WiX-users] handling dynamic features in an installation

Hi All: I'm currently writing an installation which installs modules for another product. This product can have several different language folders under it's own folder in either all users/the current users settings. In this instance however I'm dealing with all users. In my features I have a

[WiX-users] weekly updates

Hi: Havv3.6.2221.0? I don't see any and wondered whether updats had moved. Regards Sean.e there been any weekly updates later than -- All the data continuously generated in your IT infrastructure contains a definitive

[WiX-users] unable to download weekly releases

Hi: I am currently unable to download from the SourceForge site due to the project exceeding it's bandwidth. Any help appreciated. Cheers Sean. -- BlackBerryreg; DevCon Americas, Oct. 18-20, San Francisco, CA

[WiX-users] Buirn Queries

Hi All: I'm currently using burn and have a few questions: Is there a way to run code before/after installing a particular msi. For Example, I am installing 3 msi's, I install msi 1, and then would like to run some code before installing msi 2-is this doable. Secondly, is there a way to show the

[WiX-users] installing a shortcut for all users

Hi: Ive labelled a package as per machine, and was wondering whther there is a property/folder in windows installer that equates to the all users\Start menu\Programs folder? I know there is one for the current user but am sure I'm missing something! Any help appreciated. Cheers Sean.

[WiX-users] Crystal Reports 8.5 merge module

Hello: Does anyone have a crystal reports 8.5 merge module? I know there is an 8.0 mm on installsite, but I carn't seem to find one for cr8.5. Any help appreciated. Regards Sean. -- WhatsUp Gold - Download Free Network

[WiX-users] Running an msi when using a burn-built bootstrapper

Hi: I know there was some discussion about the ability to run an msi (for the ui portion of an installation) rather than letting burn deal with this? Is this doable as yet? Any help appreciated. Regards Sean. -- WhatsUp

[WiX-users] patching using burn

Hi: I'm currently writing a bundle using burn. Later on we will need to write and release patches. As I am using burn, can I use plain .msp/msu files or do I have to use a .exe file? Any help appreciated. Regards Sean.

[WiX-users] copying one folder including sub folders to another

Hi: Is there a custom action in Wix to copy one folder to another, and remove the folder on uninstallation. I need to do this only if a feature is selected. I remember there was something in the community extensions, but carn't remember whether this allowed feature selection to be taken in to

[WiX-users] deploying reports to ssrs using Wix

Hi: Is there any way using wix to deploy reports to a report server using the Wix sql extension. I could use rs.exe, but would rather use the web services if possible. Any help appreciated. Regards Sean. -- Enable your

[WiX-users] Wix Activities for tfs 2010

Hi: I'm currently working with a continuous integration environment and TFS 2010. I was wondering whether anyone has written activities to allow the use of WiX inside tfs natively? I am looking at writing a set of tasks but don't want to duplicate effort. Any information appreciated. Regards

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall Previous Inno Setup Installed App

Hi: On a 32-bit version of windows, your key would look like: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{413B7644-1F93-4890-BD40-AC540C29935B}_is1 I don't tend to use SilentUninstallString in these situations as this stil shows user interface--at least the cancel button if I remember

[WiX-users] deploying sql server reports using msi

Hi: I'm currently involved in a project converting crystal reports to ssrs. Does the sql server extension support automatically deploying reports to a report server? Ideally this solution would not need the .net framework during the installation. Regards Sean.

[WiX-users] column type query

Hi: I'm currently developing a custom Table and have a few questions regarding the column element: What is the difference between: Path, Paths , and AnyPath Do any of these types include the filename? Also if I specify property in the category field, will this set a property to the value

[WiX-users] referencing one column from another in a custom table and refering to registry locations

Hi: I have the following custom table definition: CustomTable Id=JawsTable Column Id=MajorVersion Category=Integer Type=int Width=2/ Column Id=MinorVersion Category=Integer Type=int Width=2/ Column Id=Build Category=Integer Type=int Width=2/ Column Id=Path Category=RegPath

[WiX-users] Setting a property to a filename already in my msi

Hi: How would I go about setting the CustomActionData property to a filename already in my msi, is using the file id sufficient? Also, would this filename include the full path? Any help appreciated. Regards Sean. --

[WiX-users] upgrading custom actions to be data driven

Hi: I'm currently in the process of upgrading my custom actions to be data driven. In the current implementation of the msi I'm using properties to enable/disable feature visibility. Is there a way to do this from a table given that what was about 30 properties are now going to be entries in a

Re: [WiX-users] upgrading custom actions to be data driven

a really good thread that deserves attention? E-Mail Me - Original Message From: Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Sent: Sat, January 15, 2011 5:02:12 AM Subject: [WiX-users] upgrading custom actions to be data

Re: [WiX-users] WiX source code download

Hi: Latest Wix 3.0 source zip: http://wix.sourceforge.net/releases/3.0.5419.0/wix3-sources.zip hth Sean. -Original Message- From: MeCoco [mailto:vcotirl...@hotmail.com] Sent: 14 January 2011 16:25 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: [WiX-users] WiX source

[WiX-users] Dutil PathExtension function query

Hi: Does the DUtil supplied PathExtension function omit the period . From an extension it retrives? For example a file test.txt Would I be returned .txt or txt? Any help appreciated. Cheers Sean. -- Protect Your Site and

[WiX-users] issue with the standardBootStrapper.rtfLicense theme file

Hi: There is currently an issue with the StandardBootStrapper.RtfLicense theme file whereby it prevents keyboard only users accessing controls. In short the TabStop element needs to be set to yes for all controls where a user is required to provide input. Any help appreciated. Regards Sean.

[WiX-users] using CaQuietExec in a defered custom action

Hi: I'm in the process of rewriting my installer custom actions to follow WiX best practices. I was previously using CAQuietExec and now have two questions: Can I reuse this from a custom action dll I write, or is it best to include all code in my own dll. And secondly, how do I determine the

[WiX-users] using DUtil outside of windows installer projects

Hi: I'd like to use DUtil outside of Windows installer custom action projects. Where do the Exiton* and ExitWithLastError* functions write to? Are they reliant on someone using the WcaLog function? Regards Sean. --

Re: [WiX-users] component state during rollback

only during the script execution phase that the operations are executed and a rollback occurs if needed. Have you read: http://www.installsite.org/pages/en/isnews/200108/index.htm Chris --- On Thu, 1/6/11, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk wrote: From: Sean Farrow sean.far

[WiX-users] component state during rollback

Hi: When executing a rollback custom action, what will be the state of components that were selected through features to be installed? Regards Sean. -- Learn how Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) One Node allows

Re: [WiX-users] Burn issue

was sure the only way to get the machine back to normal would be to format it. Burn is designed to provide the antithesis of that experience. smile/ -- virtually, Rob Mensching - http://RobMensching.com LLC On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 10:22 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote

Re: [WiX-users] Burn issue

, 2011 at 3:28 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi: I'm using Burn as a container to hold two msi's. I'd like to use the ui's from the msi in the current implementation. If I remove the bootstrapApplicationRef element I get a lght0001: the given key is not in the dictionary

[WiX-users] Burn issue

Hi: I'm using Burn as a container to hold two msi's. I'd like to use the ui's from the msi in the current implementation. If I remove the bootstrapApplicationRef element I get a lght0001: the given key is not in the dictionary. Is there anyway to use the ui from the original msi? Any help

[WiX-users] adding an x64 platform

Hi: I have a solution to which I'm trying to add an x64 platform. When I do this, neither the project I have as .wixlibs or .msi's add a 64 bit platform they all stay as x86. Could this be added, or is there a work around? Cheers Sean.

[WiX-users] removing a file after compiling to a binary file

Hi: I need to delete files after performing a custom action. If I copy a file to a directory and then remove it during the installation, will an uninstallation try and remove it? What would happen on a repair? Cheers Sean.

[WiX-users] custom actions costs

Hi: When defining a cost for a custom action, what are the units for the values-miliseconds or something else? Also how does one go about determining how long a custom action will take-for example I'm calling a command line external to the main installer. Any advice appreciated. Cheers Sean.

[WiX-users] Deferred vs Immediate custom action

Hi: I'm currently using the QuietExec custom action to run a command line tool which itself creates extra files. Given that this creates files is this considered changing the state of the system? If so should I run this as a Deferred action? Or can I get away with an immediate action? Also does

Re: [WiX-users] Deferred vs Immediate custom action

. On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 2:47 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi: I'm currently using the QuietExec custom action to run a command line tool which itself creates extra files. Given that this creates files is this considered changing the state of the system? If so should I

Re: [WiX-users] what happens during a repair

states: none, install, uninstall. The WiX custom actions that modify machine state all behave this way. You might take a look at them. On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 5:17 PM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi: I am currently in the process of writing custom actions. When the user

Re: [WiX-users] obtaining a features install state

, 2010 at 3:06 AM, Sean Farrow sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.ukwrote: Hi: Is there a way using wcaUtil/Dutil to determine whether a feature is being installed/uninstalled/repaired etc. I know I can do this on a component level, but was wondering whether the same functionality exists for features

[WiX-users] obtaining a features install state

Hi: Is there a way using wcaUtil/Dutil to determine whether a feature is being installed/uninstalled/repaired etc. I know I can do this on a component level, but was wondering whether the same functionality exists for features. Regards Sean.

Re: [WiX-users] obtaining a features install state

a features install state Hi Sean, You can use the expression syntax for feature states. http://www.tramontana.co.hu/wix/lesson6.php Chapter 6.2 Regards, Jeffrey -Original Message- From: Sean Farrow [mailto:sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk] Sent: maandag 27 december 2010 12:06 To: wix-users

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