How to run an executable from InstallScript installer?

[itamarat]

Hi,

Is there something like custom action in InstallScript, and how should I utilize it? I need to run to external executables by the installer.


Thanks in advance 🙂

Itamar

[ChandanOmkar]

Yes, you can achieve this using LaunchAppAndWait() function.
Check the help files for its parameters.

[itamarat]

ChandanOmkar wrote:
Yes, you can achieve this using LaunchAppAndWait() function.
Check the help files for its parameters.

Hi,

First, thanks for the quick reply 🙂

I'm building an InstallScript installer project, and I'm looking for doing it in the easy way, i.e., not by coding but by some wizard or something like this. Is it possible?


Thanks a lot,

Itamar

[tbrown]

itamarat wrote:


I'm building an InstallScript installer project, and I'm looking for doing it in the easy way, i.e., not by coding but by some wizard or something like this. Is it possible?

I haven't seen any way to do it through a wizard, but it isn't that hard. The easiest way would be to add your executables to the "Language Independent" section under "Support Files/ Billboards". Then just use this code in your Setup.rul file in the "InstallScript" window:

LaunchAppAndWait(SUPPORTDIR + "MyFilename.exe", "", WAIT);

That should keep the coding to a minimum. A better example can be found by searching for "LaunchAppAndWait Example" in the help files.

Good Luck!