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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...

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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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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...

sunshine Flexera Nov 13, 2018

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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 ...

tonia Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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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...

tphamda Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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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...

tphamda Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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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...

by jlamarche Pilgrim Nov 12, 2018

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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...

asalgia Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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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. ...

tphamda 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

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...

by acurry Flexera Alumni (Retired) Nov 12, 2018

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Q208841

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

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...

tphamda Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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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...

asalgia Flexera Nov 12, 2018

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