[WiX-users] Calculate Directory path into Property value

2008-11-20 Thread David Terrell
As the subject implies, I would like to know if there's a way to get the calculated path of a Directory element somehow, either into a Property value or otherwise for use elsewhere in the script? I've looked into the SetProperty action, but it appears that doesn't cross boundaries between

Re: [WiX-users] Calculate Directory path into Property value

2008-11-20 Thread Eitan Behar
Hi Dave, After CostFinalize, you can use the Directory ID as a property and use the resolved path: See the log file: Action start 16:57:43: CostFinalize. ... MSI (c) (7C:54) [16:57:43:756]: PROPERTY CHANGE: Adding TARGETDIR property. Its value is 'C:\'. ... MSI (c) (7C:54) [16:57:43:772]:

Re: [WiX-users] Calculate Directory path into Property value

2008-11-20 Thread David Terrell
Worked like a charm! -Original Message- From: Eitan Behar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 10:00 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Calculate Directory path into Property value Hi Dave, After CostFinalize