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Output InstallAnywhere Variables

SummaryThis article gives information about how to retrieve all the InstallAnywhere variables and corresponding values that were set during installation.SynopsisThis article gives information about how to retrieve all the InstallAnywhere variables an...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Aug 29, 2023

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Enabling the Create Icons for All Users Checkbox by Default

SummaryHow to Enable the "Create Icons for All Users" Checkbox by Default on the Choose Shortcut Folder PanelSynopsisOn Windows, the Choose Shortcut Folder Panel contains a checkbox that will allow for the user to create product icons for All Users. ...

tphamda Level 6 Flexeran Jun 06, 2023

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Build Warning "invalid entry size (expected <size> but got <size> bytes)"

SummaryThis article discusses the "invalid entry size" build warning that occurs when building on the command line.SymptomsIf your project contains a "Create LaunchAnywhere for Java Application" action, a non-Windows build target has been selected to...

tphamda Level 6 Flexeran May 30, 2023

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Unable To License 64 Bit Version Of InstallAnywhere 2011 Or Later Using A Node Locked License File On 64 Bit Linux Operating Systems

SummaryLicensing with a node locked license failsSymptomsWhen attempting to license the 64 bit version of InstallAnywhere 2011 or later on a 64 bit Linux machine, after specifying the correct license file the Licensing Wizard displays the following e...

by acurry Flexera Alumni Apr 19, 2023

Disk Space Check Reporting Available Free Space for Root Partition, /, Instead of the Targeted Partition

SummaryIssue where the Disk Space Check always reports the available free space on the root partition, /, instead of the targeted partitionSymptomsDuring runtime, the disk space check which reports the disk space available, always reports the value f...

tphamda Level 6 Flexeran Apr 01, 2020

InstallAnywhere Triage and Preliminary Troubleshooting

Providing the necessary information to allow a Support Engineer to begin troubleshooting your issue is one of the best ways to avoid delays. This article discusses what type of information to include and how to gather it when submitting an InstallA...

tony_flexera Revenera Community Admin Mar 24, 2020

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Supported Java Virtual Machines for each Version of InstallAnywhere

SummaryThis article shows the supported Java virtual machines for different versions of InstallAnywhereSynopsisThe following is a listing of Java virtual machines that are supported by InstallAnywhere organized by each version.Note: InstallAnywhere-g...

tphamda Level 6 Flexeran Nov 20, 2018

Enumerating InstallAnywhere Variables at Run Time Using Custom Code Action

SummaryThis article shows how one can enumerate InstallAnywhere Variables using a custom code at runtime.SynopsisInstallAnywhere variables are used to store data that are used by many standard actions, and this data can be shared between actions in a...

by sunshine Flexera Alumni Nov 12, 2018

Using a buildproperties.properties File

SummaryInformation on how to use a buildproperties.properties file for building installersSynopsisYou can use a buildproperties.properties file to build installers for a project. To do this, pass the ?p argument with the path and name of the buildpro...

tphamda Level 6 Flexeran Nov 12, 2018

How to use Source Paths to allow sharing the same project file on different machines

SummaryThis articles goes over how to use Source Paths to allow sharing project files in different environmentsSynopsisYou can use source paths to reference file resources using variable paths instead of absolute paths. If you move your project and s...

tphamda Level 6 Flexeran Nov 12, 2018

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Localizing Custom Code

SummaryHow to localize custom code actions, panels, and consoles.SynopsisThis article explains how to internationalize custom code actions, panels, and consoles.DiscussionThe InstallAnywhere API provides a simple means for localizing custom code acti...

tphamda Level 6 Flexeran Nov 12, 2018

InstallAnywhere 2014 and Later Build Fails With Build Error Unknown Error Creating Mac OS X Web Installer When Trying To Bundle Java 6

SummaryThis article discusses how to handle a InstallAnywhere 2014 and later build failure with build error Unknown error creating Mac OS X Web installer when bundling Java 6.SymptomsThe build process fails with the following build error: <Platform...

Revenera_Ian Revenera Moderator Nov 12, 2018

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Why IAClasses.zip Should Not Be Included as a Dependency in InstallAnywhere Projects

SummaryThis article discusses why IAClasses.zip should not to be in the dependencies of a project.SynopsisThis article discusses why IAClasses.zip should not to be in the dependencies of a project.DiscussionAll of the elements which are present in IA...

asalgia Level 2 Flexeran Nov 12, 2018

Unable to Update Installer's EXE File Properties

SummaryThis article discusses InstallAnywhere's limitation on modifying the details for a Windows Installer's exe propertiesSymptomsWhen a Windows target installer is built, the installer's property values are hardcoded and cannot be customized in In...

tphamda Level 6 Flexeran Nov 12, 2018

Could not find a valid Java virtual machine to load error

SummaryInformation on the the LaunchAnywhere Error: Could not find a valid Java virtual machine to loadSymptomsWhen running an installer, the following LaunchAnywhere error may be displayed during launch time: Could not find a valid Java virtual mac...

tphamda Level 6 Flexeran Nov 12, 2018

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