Is there a way to create new IS or ISanywhere project file through scripts?

[irenejia]

I'm working on a script to create IS or InstallAnywhere installer automatically according to users' files. To do it, the first step is to create a new project file by command. I even thought about creating a xml file according to the project file format and saving it with the project file postfix, but the ProductID is a big problem, I have no way to create a number for it by my own. Is there a command to create the project? just like build.exe can be used to build a project.

[joshstechnij]

I'm not sure about InstallAnywhere projects, but it is possible to create new InstallShield projects through the InstallShield automation interface. The CreateProject Method provides a means of creating a new project programmatically.

[irenejia]

I'm so glad that I've been broken into tears at your reply. But can you explain a little more about how to use the CreateProject method? from vb script or perl? or where I can find all the IS object methods available? Thank you again! you are so great!

[irenejia]

joshstechnij, thank you! I've found the resolution. no mater from perl or vbscript, to manipulate ISWiProject family objects will resolve the problem.