I find using a relative Xpath such as "//configuration/connectionStrings/add[\[]@name='MYNAME'[\]]" is more reliable. Also, I wouldn't recommend using "XSLPattern" as the selection language. I much prefer "XPath". My understanding is that "XSLPattern" is effectively deprecated anyway.
-- John Merryweather Cooper Build & Install Engineer - ESA Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.(r) Shawnee Mission, KS 66227 Office: 913-341-3434 x791011 jocoo...@jackhenry.com www.jackhenry.com -----Original Message----- From: Hans ter Horst [mailto:hoshis...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 9:12 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Web.config connection string: Failed to find node (Wix 3.5) Hello, I have googled left and right and cannot find why I get a "Failed to find node" error on this piece of code: <Component Id="AddConnectionString" Guid="{CF219EFA-063D-4575-BDCB-9222B722DE6E}" KeyPath="yes"> <util:XmlFile Id="ModifyConnectionString" Action="setValue" Permanent="yes" ElementPath="/configuration/connectionStrings/add[\[]@name='MYNAME'[\]]" Name="connectionString" File="[WEBCONFIG]" Value="Integrated Security=SSPI;Persist Security Info=False;Initial Catalog=[SQLDB];Data Source=[SQLHOST]" SelectionLanguage="XSLPattern" Sequence="1" /> </Component> Summary of the existing web.config file: <configuration> <connectionStrings> <add name=" MYNAME" connectionString="Integrated Security=SSPI;Persist Security Info=False;Initial Catalog=SOMEDB;Data Source=SOMEHOST" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" /> </connectionStrings> </configuration> Thanks for your help. -- http://monochrome.me.uk/blog/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
