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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...
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...
Accessing External Resource Bundle in a Custom Code Action
SummaryThis article shows how an external resource bundle can be accessed from inside a custom code action.SynopsisThis article shows how an external resource bundle can be accessed from inside a custom code action.DiscussionOne can use the following...
Error: This copy of InstallAnywhere could not be registered using the node locked licensing file specified.
SummaryThis article provides steps to resolve the error: This copy of InstallAnywhere could not be registered using the node locked licensing file specified.SynopsisThis article provides some causes for the following error while attempting to launch ...
Using a BuildProperties.xml File
SummaryInformation on how to use a BuildProperties.xml file for building installers.SynopsisYou can use a build properties XML file, such as BuildProperties.xml, to pass build properties to the command-line builder in a single file. To use this prope...
Information and Requirements for Java on Mac OS X
SummaryInformation and Requirements for Java on Mac OS XSynopsisThis article discusses issues that can occur due to the Java versions being used on Mac OS X.DiscussionApple Java 6For Java versions 6 and below, Apple supplies their own version of Java...
Silent Installation Behavior when using InstallAnywhere
SummaryThis article describes the normal silent installation behavior and clarifies what user should expect to see if installation is launched in silent mode.SynopsisThis article describes the normal silent installation behavior and clarifies what us...
InstallAnywhere Ant Task Build Paramaters
SummaryThis article discuss about the build parameters for the InstallAnywhere Ant task.SynopsisThis article discuss about the build parameters for the InstallAnywhere Ant task. DiscussionInstallAnywhere includes an Ant task to build installers from...
Creating Custom Platform Expressions
SummaryInformation on adding unlisted platform names to the Check Platform rule expressionSynopsisInstallAnywhere features a Check Platform rule that allows you to specify what platforms (operating systems) to either perform on or to not perform on. ...
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...
Register InstallAnywhere With A License Server On The Command Line And Configure License Timeout Period
SummaryWhen you purchase a concurrent license for InstallAnywhere, you need to identify the location of the FlexNet License Server each time you install InstallAnywhere. You can enter the license server information in the InstallAnywhere user interfa...
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...
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...
Not Able to Set InstallAnywhere Variable
SummaryInstallAnywhere includes a number of default variables that are read-only and are not able to be set.SynopsisInstallAnywhere includes a number of default variables that store information that is essential to the installation process. The follo...
Project Automation API InstallDirectory
SummaryThis article discusses about using the Project Automation API InstallDirectorySynopsisThis article discusses using the Project Automation API InstallDirectory Java class.DiscussionThe InstallDirectory Java class adds the given directory to the...
