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Post build events?

Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:24 pm
by Mateo
Does InstallAware have any post build event type functionality like VS or InstallShield does?

I'd like to be able to copy my installer onto a network drive after it has been built and being the lazy person that I am I'd like it to happen automagically when I hit the build button. :D

If this isn't possible from within the InstallAware GUI, is it possible to build the installer from JScript or a batch file?

Thanks!

Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:10 pm
by Alex_Ronquillo
In the design tab, goto "Deployment"-->"Build Settings"

In this screen setup the output fields. You can direct your build to any drive in your network.

Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:44 pm
by Mateo
Thanks for your quick reply!

That doesn't exactly work for me because there are other files and folders in the folder I want my installer to go after it's built.

If I use a custom output folder and point it to Z:\\Installers\\MyApp\\ for instance, the final installer ends up in Z:\\Installers\\MyApp\\Release\\Single\\. If I were to place the files I need in \\Release\\Single\\ they will be deleted during the build process.

Thanks again.

Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:45 pm
by Alex_Ronquillo
Read Building from the Command Line in IA help contents. You should be able to build from a batch file.