Serial Number Validation with IA7

NickBlu · Post by **NickBlu** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:53 am

Hallo.
Where it is possible to customize request for SN validation in IA7 (SE for Codegear)?

I can change dialog interfaces on acting in DFM files (with Delphi), but I dont see (even in example project in "Sample" directory) every option-file for specify DLL validate library and function to manage SN (like InstallShield Express 5...).
Thank you.

NickBlu · Post by **NickBlu** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:51 am

Non answer...
I think that my problem is a common problem...
Maybe is impossible to resolve for IA Express LIMITATIONS ?
If it is, my choice

is for InstallShield (Express 5 edition allows to insert link to external DLL validation serial number....)

neillans · Post by **neillans** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:07 am

Hi Nick,

I've been trying to identify the best way to do this; unfortunatly most users who want to do serial number validation will capture the serial number and then pass it to an external DLL for validation; at present this requires editing the MSI Code which is not possible in the express editions.

You could capture the information to a variable and write it to the registery, and validate it on your app start?

NickBlu · Post by **NickBlu** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:57 am

This is a terrible lost of important properties, with conversion IS Express-> IA Express.
Sorry, but my project remains a IS project...

neillans · Post by **neillans** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:12 pm

Hi Nick,

I totally agree - that is why I have made sure it goes onto our wish list