Update File

lilan · Post by **lilan** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:24 pm

Hi,

It is possible to update a file during the installation process?

Thanks

Lilan

MichaelNesmith · Post by **MichaelNesmith** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:49 pm

Sure! MSI patches, or direct API calls to copy files, or direct MSI calls to copy local files...many ways to do it.

lilan · Post by **lilan** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:06 pm

There is an XML fine in the local machine. I need to update a value in that xml file with a user input which was taken during the Installing process. Which method do u recomend for this purpose?

Thanks

MichaelNesmith · Post by **MichaelNesmith** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:54 pm

EditFile should work very well!

lilan · Post by **lilan** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:33 pm

on InstallAware, i cannot locate edit file. the only option is edit INI file. Is this the one that u r saying or am i missing the point?

bokkie · Post by **bokkie** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:16 am

lilan,

Would Read from Text File and Write to Text File help with the essential file I/O? You could then use Replace String or possibly Parse String to replace the value before you write it back to the file. I've never tried doing it that way but it might be worth looking into.

MichaelNesmith · Post by **MichaelNesmith** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:03 am

EditFile is a free plug-in on these forums.