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by manishc_dbi
Thu Aug 03, 2006 10:21 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: How to abort the installation from a custom action
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How to abort the installation from a custom action

I want the installation to terminate immediately when a certain condition is encountered in the custom action.

I am using a VC++ dll method for custom action. When the function returns with a value ERROR_INVALID_FUNCTION, the MSI is terminated, but it shows the last dialog. I dont want this dialog ...
by manishc_dbi
Wed Jun 07, 2006 8:36 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Keeping the source folder external.
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Thanx Ciprian,

I found out that before getting teh SourceDir Property using the MsiGetProperty, I need to call the ResolveSource Action . Please tell me how to do so. My custom actions are in a c++ DLL.

Thanx in advance

Manish
by manishc_dbi
Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:17 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Keeping the source folder external.
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Keeping the source folder external.

Hi,

I have a folder with several sub-folders and files of size about 100MB. I want to copy it to the programs files/<companyname> folder. But I do not want my MSI to get inflated and want to keep the folder in question externally at the same location as MSI.

If I use a custom action to copy this ...
by manishc_dbi
Wed May 03, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: How to reposition the text on teh dialogs
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Thanks for the reply Gheorghe.

Could you please tell me or provide a link about what XML files need to be updated and what changes are required.

Thanx in advance
by manishc_dbi
Wed May 03, 2006 10:26 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: How to reposition the text on teh dialogs
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How to reposition the text on teh dialogs

I have changed the logo on the banner image. But my logo is a bit large and overlaps the text on the 'Start Install' dialog. How can I change the text 'the Setup Wizard is ready to begin complete installation' to shorten it so that it does not overlap my Logo on the right.

Similarily, I want to ...
by manishc_dbi
Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:25 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Additional Options dialog in MSI
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Thanx Gigi,

I have implemented the solution using a dialog in custom action DLL. Looking forward for the UI customization enhancements in next version of Adv. Installer.

regards,
Manish
by manishc_dbi
Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:21 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Additional Options dialog in MSI
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Additional Options dialog in MSI

Hi,

I am using the Licenced 2.5.1 version of Advance Installer. In my MSI, I now want to take some inputs from the user (preferably as radio button options as well as edit controls) and based on inputs perform certain tasks using the custom action. I use a VC++ DLL for my cutom actions.

How can ...

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