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by iruff
Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Execution of Custom Actions
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Re: Execution of Custom Actions


In order to run a custom action which uses installer properties after the files are installed, you can schedule it under "InstallExecuteSequence" -> "InstallFinalize" . This way, it will run as Immediate (so it can access properties) at the end of the installation.

I could have sworn that I ...
by iruff
Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:16 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Execution of Custom Actions
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Execution of Custom Actions

Hello all,

I have a custom action vbscript that's purpose is to update a configuration xml file I will be installing with a parameter from the UI. The challenge is (for me anyway) that this custom action is part of a merge module. The problem I have is that I am not sure when (as in which standard ...
by iruff
Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Pass parameters to merge modules
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pass parameter to merge module

This seems so straightforward, but I just cannot get this to work.

In my merge module, my custom action has the execution condition of "Not Installed AND RUN_CUSTACT1".

1) Does RUN_CUSTACT1 need to be a one of the Properties on the Module Details page?

2) If yes, does it need to be ...
by iruff
Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Pass parameters to merge modules
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Hello,

So if I have a custom action in my merge module, CustAct1, with an execution condition of "NOT Installed AND RUN_CUSTACT1", what is the best way to set RUN_CUSTACT1 from the UI? I'd rather not use an environment variable.

Thanks,
iruff
by iruff
Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:22 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: conditional module installation
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conditional module installation

I have created a module and added to my project, placing it in its own feature. I have provided a checkbox for the user to select whether or not to install this piece. On the checkbox properties, I have the following that I believe will be of interest: Value: 1
Default Value: [empty]
Property Name ...

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