Well, I guess I understand the implications.
That brings up my next question. Is it possible to define a component like

<Component Id='xyz' Guid='some_guid'>
   <Directory Id='MyComponentFiles' FileSource='\path\to\source' 
KeyPath='yes'/>
</Component>

and have all subfolders and files added to the msi package? Or do I have 
to specify each file like

<Component Id='xyz' Guid='some_guid'>
   <Directory Id='MyComponentFiles' FileSource="\path\to\source" 
KeyPath='yes'>
     <File id='file_1" name="file1.ext"/>
     ...
     <Directory Id='subdir_1'>
       <File id='file_50" name="file50.ext"/>
     </Directory>
   </Directory
</Component>

Regards
Michel


Am 21.12.2011 15:51, schrieb Christopher Painter:
> Depends on what kind of files they are and how you plan on servicing them
> (patching, upgrades )   Typically these are content type files such as web
> content or help content.
>
>
> But, yes, there are situations where this is acceptable provided that you
> understand the implications.
>
> ----------------------------------------
>
> From: "Michael Scheepers"<mscheep...@tool-links.de>
>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 8:44 AM
>
> To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net
>
> Subject: [WiX-users] files and components
>
>
> Hi there,
>
>
> I am very new to WiX and I ask me if it is possible (recommended) to
>
> define multiple files in one component?
>
>
> Unfortunately I have to create a msi for about 4.500 files and in my
>
> opinion that might be 7 or 8 components to install.
>
>
> So is it ok to combine a thousand files in one component (because they
>
> depend on each other)?
>
>
> Regards
>
> Michel
>
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