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InstallShield Triage and Preliminary Troubleshooting

Providing the necessary information to allow a Support engineer to begin troubleshooting your issue is one of the best ways to avoid delays. This article discusses what type of information to include and how to gather it when submitting an InstallS...

tony_flexera Community Manager Jul 30, 2020

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Build Error -6118 on Installscript MSI project migrated from IS2016

Description Error 6118 occurs while building a InstallScript MSI project with custom action added for DetectIIS6Interfaces Replication Scenario The InstallscriptMSI project migrated from IS2016 has “IISbrowsecertificate” dialog gets added on m...

varul Flexera Jul 23, 2020

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How to use an xPath to designate an element regardless of Namespace.

Summary: An xml being referenced may designate 1 or more Namespaces used. This can be difficult to reference if you are attempting to look for a specific element but are unsure of the Namespace used. Description: Using a wild card (*) along with s...

ayung_2831 Flexera Jul 22, 2020

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InstallShield StandAlone Build with Docker

InstallShield StandAlone Build with Docker Build your own Docker Image with InstallShield SAB On a machine where Docker is installed, create Folder (eg: ISDockerBuild). Copy InstallShield SAB installer (eg: InstallShield2019R3StandaloneBuild.exe)...

sparameshwara Community Manager Jul 07, 2020

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Build Error 7141

SummaryDiscusses the possible causes of Build Error 7141 during the build processSymptomsDuring a build, you receive the following build error: ISDEV : error -7141: An unexpected error occurred embedding file <path to setup.exe>CauseOften this buil...

by acurry Flexera Alumni (Retired) Jul 01, 2020

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How to use Powershell to retrieve info from an .msi.

Summary: You may want to read info from an existing .msi at times. This can be done with powershell. Description: The powershell may use a COM Windows installer object. Open the .MSI as a database, use a view to execute a query and fetch the data....

ayung_2831 Flexera Jun 03, 2020

Powershell

How to pass an argument to your application inside a MSIX.

Summary: You may want to pass variables to the .exe application you are launching from the installed .msix. This can be done with the Package Support Framework. Some of those features are supported out of the box with Installshield. You will find ...

ayung_2831 Flexera Jun 02, 2020

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HOTFIX: Properties contained in ISHiddenProperties and passed as arguments to the Suite launcher or to any packages are logged in plain text

SummaryThe hotfix resolves issue where properties are logged in plain text. The properties contained in ISHiddenProperties and passed as arguments to the Suite launcher or to any packages are not logged as expected.SymptomsProperties contained in ISH...

GeorgeK Flexera May 21, 2020

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How to Use Revenera Support Chat to Help with InstallShield License Activation

To help our customers expedite their license activation, we've set up a Revenera Support Chat feature in the case management portal. To initiate a chat and get assistance with your license activation: Sign into the community Navigate to Get Support...

cvirata Community Manager May 20, 2020

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FlexNet Connect and InstallShield integration is not supported any longer

FlexNet Connect Integration with InstallShield is deprecated, starting InstallShield 2020 Background InstallShield and FlexNet Connect has an integration with Update Notifications view where a setup can check for updates for new versions during in...

sparameshwara Community Manager May 14, 2020

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LogonInformation or SdLogonInformation Dialog Displays "Server not Found" Error

SummaryLogonInformation or SdLogonInformation dialogs showing "Server not Found"SymptomsYou may see a blank list of domains, or get a "Server not Found" error when attempting to use the LogonInformation or SdLogonInformation dialogs.CauseThis can be ...

by acurry Flexera Alumni (Retired) May 14, 2020

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Script to generate MSI log with product version

Summary How to generate a log file with version number appending to msi verbose log. Symptoms When ever we install a msi the logfile will be created without the version number of installer, it will be helpful if the log file has version number appen...

varul Flexera May 14, 2020

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RegAsm : error RA0000

SummaryRegAsm : error RA0000 when .NET COM Interop is set to YesSymptomsBuild time error: ISDEV : error -6210: An error occurred building COM .NET Interop information for Component COMPONENTNAME Message in log includes: RegAsm : error RA0000 : Fai...

ayung_2831 Flexera May 07, 2020

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Instructions for installing and activating InstallShield Limited Edition for Visual Studio

*InstallShield Limited Edition for Visual Studio is included with Visual Studio 2010 and newer versions. NOTE: InstallShield Limited Edition for Visual Studio supports the following Visual Studio editions: Professional Premium Enterprise Ultimate ...

cvirata Community Manager May 01, 2020

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Build Error -9018

Summary Error 9018 occurs while building a MSIX project with custom action added to it or when building project using build button in the MSIX section. Synopsis This information applies to the following InstallShield project types: Basic MSI Build...

varul Flexera Apr 07, 2020

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