Making .msi files patch-compatible

[jjones]

I have been using Advanced Installer to create the installer for a product we released earlier this year. We are ready to release the next revision and I would like to create a patch that customers can use to upgrade from the previous revision. We added a new feature that gets installed and now the patching compiler is telling me that the sequence has changed. Is there a way to manually go in the .aip file and fix this?

Thanks!

[Eusebiu]

Hi,

One of the Patch Rules is "Do not change the order of files in a cabinet", you can see their sequence in the Table Editor page, "File" table.

So, it seems that the sequence of some files was changed when you created a new feature and added new files. You can reorganize them by changing their sequence in the "File" table, but this is not recommended and I'm not sure if this will solve your problem.

To add files directly in the new created feature, you can select its name on the toolbar (in the Files and Folders page) and then use the [Add Files] toolbar button.

A similar problem was also discussed on the Does Advanced Installer Patch allowing the adding of files thread which might be helpful for you.

Best regards,
Eusebiu

[jjones]

Thank you, Eusebiu! I actually modified the .aip file with disastrous results so I decided to forego a patch and focus my efforts on getting an update server in place.

[Eusebiu]

You're welcome. Just let us know anytime you need help.

Best regards,
Eusebiu