Custom Actions question

[ismeyou]

I need to convert 6.3 InstallScript to Basic MSI project. Product is c++ (unmanaged code), so the CA's need to be C++ also. Where can I find a sample\samples of Visual Studio 2008 C++ dll's, with InstallShield custom actions in them. I know some C++, but I don't know what I have to put in them for access to the msi Db, properties, writting to log, etc. Thanks

[ismeyou]

No one uses C++ for Custom Actions anymore?

[Sketchy]

A basic MSI project needs DLL custom action functions with prototype:

UINT __stdcall FunctionName(MSIHANDLE hInstall)
{
    // ... etc. ...
}

The hInstall argument (whatever you passed to the custom action function) is a handle that gives you access to MSI functionality, through MsiGetProperty and so on. See >>this<< for information about writing Windows Installer DLL's, and >>this<

[ismeyou]

Thank you. I was trying to get to http://www.flexerasoftware.com/webdocuments/, to see what else is there, but I was not successful. How do I get there?