In almost all cases, once you set the Guid you never change it. If you can, follow the strict autogen GUID rules WiX enforces and let WiX manage the GUID for you. Then you don't have to worry about it... because we already did (for years and years <smile/>).
On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 7:42 AM, Pally Sandher <pally.sand...@iesve.com>wrote: > It really depends on what you're trying to achieve. You can use * for > Component GUIDs which means they'll be auto generated at compile time > which should work for most situations but there are times when that'll > not work as you intend & you may find yourself having to hard-code some > of the GUIDs. > > The Component Rules will tell you what you can & can't do. See > http://robmensching.com/blog/posts/2003/10/18/Component-Rules-101 & the > MSDN pages Rob M. links to from there. > > Palbinder Sandher > Software Deployment & IT Administrator > T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 > F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 > > http://www.iesve.com > **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the <Virtual Environment>** > Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. > SC151456 > Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, > Glasgow G20 0SP > Email Disclaimer > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jan Gregor [mailto:gregor....@gmail.com] > Sent: 18 November 2010 12:40 > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [WiX-users] how to manage guids for my application > > Hello, > > As I understand so far, for every major version of my application I > need to keep guid for every component in my installer. But I don't see > support for that in WiX, heat tool only enables me generate new guids. > Does everybody uses only major upgrades in case of some component is > added or removed ? or manually changes xml files ? > > > thanks, > Jan > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > ------ > Beautiful is writing same markup. Internet Explorer 9 supports standards > for HTML5, CSS3, SVG 1.1, ECMAScript5, and DOM L2 & L3. > Spend less time writing and rewriting code and more time creating great > experiences on the web. Be a part of the beta today > http://p.sf.net/sfu/msIE9-sfdev2dev > _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Beautiful is writing same markup. Internet Explorer 9 supports > standards for HTML5, CSS3, SVG 1.1, ECMAScript5, and DOM L2 & L3. > Spend less time writing and rewriting code and more time creating great > experiences on the web. Be a part of the beta today > http://p.sf.net/sfu/msIE9-sfdev2dev > _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > > -- virtually, Rob Mensching - http://RobMensching.com LLC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Increase Visibility of Your 3D Game App & Earn a Chance To Win $500! Tap into the largest installed PC base & get more eyes on your game by optimizing for Intel(R) Graphics Technology. Get started today with the Intel(R) Software Partner Program. Five $500 cash prizes are up for grabs. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intelisp-dev2dev _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
