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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 Community Manager Jul 24, 2019

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Changes to Authentication and Code Signing Support for OS X Based Installers in InstallAnywhere 2014 Hotfix A

SummaryThis article talks about the changes to Authentication and Code Signing Support for OS X Based Installers in InstallAnywhere 2014 Hotfix ASynopsisInstallAnywhere 2014 Hotfix A brings updated authentication support for Mac OS X installers for O...

sunshine Flexera Nov 20, 2018

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?ERROR - JRE Source does not exist? on Mac OS X

SummaryThe article talks about the 'JRE Source does not exist' error on Mac OS X.SymptomsThe following error is seen in the installation log on Mac OS X: Install Directory: /Applications/2013/jre Status: SUCCESSFUL Ins...

sunshine Flexera Nov 20, 2018

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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 Flexera Nov 20, 2018

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Running Project Automation Java Class with 64-bit JDK Results in Error

SummaryThis article discusses the issue with running Project Automation Java class with 64-bit JDK which results in the project failing to be saved by a node-locked licensed copy of InstallAnywhere.SymptomsRunning the Project Automation Java class wi...

asalgia Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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Determining Whether a Silent Install Was Successful

SummaryWays to check for errors and determine if a silent installation was successfulSynopsisWhen an installation runs in silent mode, there is no user interaction. As a result, no output is displayed to the end user notifying them whether or not an ...

tphamda Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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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...

sunshine Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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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 Flexera 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 Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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Create, Configure, and Install a Web Shortcut with an Installer on Windows

SummaryThis article discusses how to create a web shortcut, configure the web shortcut based on user input, then install that web shortcut on Windows.SynopsisThis article discusses how to create a web shortcut, configure the web shortcut based on use...

Flexera_Ian Flexera 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 Flexera Nov 12, 2018

How to Cast $SKIP_UNINSTALL$ InstallAnywhere Variable To String Or Boolean Data Type

SummaryThis article discusses how to cast the $SKIP_UNINSTALL$ InstallAnywhere variable to a string or boolean data type for use in Custom Code.SynopsisThis article discusses how to cast the $SKIP_UNINSTALL$ InstallAnywhere variable to a string or bo...

Flexera_Ian Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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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...

Flexera_Ian Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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Limitation of the Execute Target File Action

SummaryThis article discusses a limitation of the Execute Target File Action.SynopsisThis article discusses a limitation of the Execute Target File Action. In this case, the Execute Script/Batch file Action should be used instead.DiscussionWhen execu...

Flexera_Ian Flexera 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 Flexera Nov 12, 2018