InstallAware for Windows Installer
 

Local Files (Advanced Options)

The Local Files page allows you to copy, move, or delete files already existing on the target system (local files).

Adding a New Local File Action

There are two groups of local file actions that you may add.

Copying/Moving Local Files

To copy or move a local file as part of your setup, follow the steps below:

  1. Click the New button.
  2. Choose Copy/Move Local File(s).
  3. The Copy/Move Local Files window appears. Populate the fields in this dialog..
  4. Click OK to save your changes.

Deleting Local Files

To delete a local file as part of your setup, follow the steps below:

  1. Click the New button.
  2. Choose Delete Local File(s).
  3. The Delete Files window appears. Populate the fields in this dialog.
  4. Click OK to save your changes.

Updating an Existing Local File Action

To update an existing local file copy, move, or delete action:

  1. Select the entry to update.
  2. Click the Edit button.
  3. Populate the fields in the dialog which appears.
  4. Click OK to save your changes.

Deleting a Local File Action

To remove an existing local file copy, move, or delete action:

  1. Select the action to remove.
  2. Click the Delete button.

Scripting Details

The two-way integrated IDE emits or updates the underlying setup script every time the visual view is used. If you are using InstallAware scripting in your setups, the following information identifies the changes made by this visual page to your setup script.

Commands Used

This page emits the following types of scripting commands: Copy/Move Local Files, Delete Files. Additional general scripting commands may be emitted.

Commands Required

This page requires the following scripting commands to be already present in your setup script: Apply Install.