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‎Sep 19, 2007
01:58 PM
How to stream extra files to setup.exe?
I have a big support file in project, and want make a one-click installer. To avoid long time waiting on extracting files from .msi file, it would a good choice if I can stream these files to setup.exe like setup.ini and I can extract file from the setup.exe when installing.
Can any give some hints on stream and de-stream files from/to setup.exe? Or is there a better way out?
Thanks,
zhangjf
Can any give some hints on stream and de-stream files from/to setup.exe? Or is there a better way out?
Thanks,
zhangjf
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‎Sep 20, 2007
06:35 AM
I'm not sure if this would work but you could try to put them in Support Files view under Advanced > Disk 1. These files don't get extracted to SUPPORTDIR but to the same folder as your .msi file.
Stefan Krueger
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‎Sep 20, 2007
09:40 AM
Thanks Stefan.
But as my testing, files put under "support files view">"advanced">"Disk1" always keep not packed, and leave on the setup directory.I tried all kinds settings I know, but failed. I am not sure if I missed something. If it can works as you described, it meets my requirement.
Another option is put files under "support files view">"Language Independent", but unfortunately, these files are put into .msi database file. While installation, installer need extract these file by 2 times, so it takes too many time.
As I can see, the splashscreen file is working in the way as described, but our installer do need a splash screen and there are several files need to be packed.
It would be appreciated if there is more clues on this problem.
zhangjf
But as my testing, files put under "support files view">"advanced">"Disk1" always keep not packed, and leave on the setup directory.I tried all kinds settings I know, but failed. I am not sure if I missed something. If it can works as you described, it meets my requirement.
Another option is put files under "support files view">"Language Independent", but unfortunately, these files are put into .msi database file. While installation, installer need extract these file by 2 times, so it takes too many time.
As I can see, the splashscreen file is working in the way as described, but our installer do need a splash screen and there are several files need to be packed.
It would be appreciated if there is more clues on this problem.
zhangjf
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‎Oct 05, 2007
07:57 AM
In this case I guess your only option would be packaging the file with an external utility (like WinZIP self extractor, or maybe a "Compact" project in InstallShield)
Stefan Krueger
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‎Oct 09, 2007
09:26 AM
I think PFTW is doing exactly the thing I want. But it has been sunset.
As said on installsite.org, it has been replaced by the "Compact" project type and the "single file executable" option in InstallShield products.
As I can see, compact project is also a kind of installation project, I am wondering how it can be used to simulate PFTW's behavior:
. Unpack the install files to a temporarily directory
. launch a setup executable program
. And when setup finishes, clear the install files.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
As said on installsite.org, it has been replaced by the "Compact" project type and the "single file executable" option in InstallShield products.
As I can see, compact project is also a kind of installation project, I am wondering how it can be used to simulate PFTW's behavior:
. Unpack the install files to a temporarily directory
. launch a setup executable program
. And when setup finishes, clear the install files.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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‎Oct 15, 2007
10:20 AM
I don't think you can. However: often it's desirable to keep the extracted files on the hard disk, for maintenance operation.
Stefan Krueger
InstallSite.org
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