From: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368053(VS.85).aspx
"Because folders created by the installer are deleted when they become empty, you must author an entry into the CreateFolder table to install a component that consists of an empty folder." Wix help (http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix2/wix_xsd_createfolder.htm) does not go in great details on when to use <CreateFolder> element, but it is for components which create an empty folder. Alex From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Rerick Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 8:30 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Problem with empty directory I used Paraffin to create a Fragment containing files & directories that need to be installed. One of the directories is empty but needs to show up on the target computer. The empty directory is in the Paraffin generated Fragment. When I build the MSI file and run it, the empty directory does not get created in the INSTALLDIR. I am using WiX version 3.0.3725. I can't find any options for either candle or light that would keep empty directories. Is there a way to keep the empty directory & have it created on the target machine? Thanks for any help. Mike Rerick Sr. Software Engineer - Professional Services [cid:image001.gif@01C87EA6.064D4FA0] <blocked::http://www.iwsinc.com/> 9200 S.E. Sunnybrook Blvd., Suite 170 Clackamas, OR 97015 Phone: (503) 353-8068 Fax: (503) 353-8065 The information contained in this transmission contains potentially privileged, export controlled and/or confidential information of Imageware Systems, Inc. or its customers or partners. It is intended only to be read by the person(s) named above and for no other purpose. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, duplication of this communication or use of its contents for any purpose not authorized expressly by Imageware Systems, Inc. is strictly prohibited and could lead to both civil and/or criminal penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited to review the contents herein and please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. To reply to our e-mail administrator directly, please send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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