create a single .msi package

[FrankG2012]

Hi all,
i need to create a single .msi file for distribute via windows group policy
in the release wizard i've found no option for make a single .msi
thanks in advance for help
Frank

[RobertDickau]

For a Basic MSI project, you should be able to select Media Type "Network Image", Release Configuration "Compress all files", and leave "Create installation launcher (setup.exe)" unselected.

[FrankG2012]

Thank you Robert for your reply,but for a Installascript MSI project?
is it possible to create a single MSI file?
thanks in advance
Frank

[RobertDickau]

I forgot which version of InstallShield added it, but please see [thread=200190]this thread[/thread] for a setting that should help.

[FrankG2012]

Thank you Robert for your reply but i don't understand how to resolve my question.
I've read some documents about the question "how to create a single .msi file",but i haven't resolved the problem
the flag "create setup.exe" is impossible to select during the release wizard process after selected compress all files
can you help me?
thanks in advance,and excuse me for my english if i don't write well...
Frank

[RobertDickau]

You can build an InstallScript MSI project as a single MSI, without setup.exe, with the InstallScript User Interface Type setting, shown in the following picture, set to New Style. I forget which InstallShield version introduced it, so it may not be present in InstallShield 2010.

There's also the technique described in KB article Q108166, but it's less attractive.

[FrankG2012]

Many thanks Robert.
I want inform you that my Installshield 2010 version don't include this option.
Do you know which version introduce this parameter?
I must upgrade my version?
thanks in advance!
Frank

[RobertDickau]

Hmm, that setting is described in the InstallShield 2009 documentation, so it seems it should be in your version. If you search your version's documentation for "embedded UI", does anything turn up?

[FrankG2012]

I haven't found anything about "embedded UI" Robert,can you help me to search the option "Installscript user interface type" in my version of Installshield 2010 premier version 16 service pack 1?
thanks in advance
frank

[RobertDickau]

I'm afraid I don't have a copy of InstallShield 2010 nearby. Perhaps you could post a screenshot of the General Information view for your InstallScript MSI project?

[FrankG2012]

Hi Robert
please see file cattura.jpg attached
thank you in advance!

[FrankG2012]

Robert,the setting now is in the Screen
it doesn't appears i presume if the project is in origin developed with a old version of Installshield,and the new installshield have converted it to the new release
Can you confirm this?
thanks!
Frank

[RobertDickau]

What version of InstallShield are you upgrading the project from? I don't have firsthand experience with upgrading earlier InstallScript MSI projects to show this setting, but the InstallShield documentation section Getting Started > Upgrading from Earlier InstallShield Versions might have some information on the topic.

[FrankG2012]

Hi Robert
the version of InstallShield where i upgrading the project from is: InstallShield 10.5 Premier Edition,an old version in effect...

[RobertDickau]

The bottom of the help topic "Upgrading InstallShield 11.5 or Earlier InstallScript MSI Projects" seems to have some information about deploying without setup.exe (but as I say, I haven't tried the conversion myself).

If you re-convert the original old project to the new InstallShield version, you might check if the log shows any information or warnings related to the UI style.

[FrankG2012]

Ok Robert,i'll see
Many Thanks!

[palanisamy]

Hi FrankG2012,

InstallshiledMSI Project type does not able to release as Single.msi file, single .msi release possible only on BasicMSI project type.

[RobertDickau]

Actually, that's no longer the case: please see [thread=200190]this thread[/thread] for more information.

[palanisamy]

Hi RobertDickau,

Thanks for providing information on MSI release in installscriptMSI project.