So conditions like install on at least WinXP SP3 should be done in the bootstrapper and removed from my MSI, right? Should I move actions like closing running application from the MSI to the bootstrapper too, and all things that could display any dialog/msgbox? thanks for the answer
On 05/12/2012 18:02, Peter Shirtcliffe wrote: > Yes, create the UI in a custom bootstrapper. The separation is: data > collection goes in the bootstrapper; modifying system state goes in the MSIs. > > -----Original Message----- > From: up2date.cyb...@gmail.com [mailto:up2date.cyb...@gmail.com] > Sent: 05 December 2012 16:48 > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [WiX-users] bootstrapper UI question > > Hi > I'd like to move a setup (that has only one pre-req) from MSI UI to > bootstrapper UI. > To achieve it, should I have to create my own wixstdba? I ask this because I > need a UI with many pages, each one customized, so I cannot re-use the > standard one. > Does it make sense to do all the UI in the bootstrapper? then have the main > MSI just installing the program files, and executing a few custom actions. > I wonder where would be the logical limit, of what writing in the BA and what > writing in the main MSI, like executing a "thankyou" page when installation > is complete (bootstrapper, or MSI custom action?) > > Thanks > up2date.c > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > - > LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial > Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support > Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services > Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers > http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d > _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > SDL PLC confidential, all rights reserved. > If you are not the intended recipient of this mail SDL requests and requires > that you delete it without acting upon or copying any of its contents, and we > further request that you advise us. > SDL PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales. > Registered number: 02675207. > Registered address: Globe House, Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 > 7DY, UK. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial > Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support > Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services > Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers > http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d > _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add services Discover what IT Professionals Know. Rescue delivers http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein_12329d2d _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
