shazif wrote:
I am using Installshield Basic MSI Project. Am trying to map a custom extension to our application. example, If i try to open the .rcp file after installation of my product, it should open with my application by default. Please help me on this issue ASAP.
I think the easiest way is to go to the
Project Assistant tab and use the
Application Shortcuts view. Highlight the appropriate shortcut and mark the checkbox named
Associate a file extension with the shortcut's target. (I am making the assumption that your app has a shortcut)
In the following screenshot I am setting three file extensions (.rcp, .abc and .xyz). If you are specifying more than one extension they need to be comma delimited. Also: do not include the dot before the file extension.
![](http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f100/TNO821/ExtensionsA.png)
You can also create an extension from the
Installation Designer tab, but it's not as straight forward as doing it from the
Project Assistant tab. And before anyone asks: I don't know why we don't have a File Types view under
System Configuration in the
Installation Designer tab. Yes, I agree that it should totally show up there. With bells on.