Hi, I new to InstallShield products (still in testing mode) and a bit confused on how things work. I have the following questions:
1. I am creating a set up package with a specific product code. If I create a major upgrade that needs to generate a new product code, how does that work with the update service? Do I post it as new product or new version? Do I keep the original product code in my application source code or change it for every major update?
2. Do I absolutely need to “hardcode” the product code in my application(as the help files sample code) in order to call the update service or is there another way around?
1. If you are using a major upgrade then you will have to create a new Product for this in the Update Service. A major upgrade usually means when your product goes through some major changes and those changes cannot be applied through a patch.
2. I'm afraid you have to hard code it in to the product setup. Are you using InstallShield Express or DevStudio to create your setup? If you are using Express or a Basic Msi project in DevStudio (formerly known as Developer) then the ProductCode is a GUID that Windows Installer requires to define one product from another. The Update Service uses that same concept to identify one product from another.
