Does anyone know how I can launch an application as soon as it is installed on a PC? - I am installing from a cd?
Thanks
Berni
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launching appliacation as soon as it is installed
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bernadettefearon
, Aug 13 2001 10:35
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bernadettefearon
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Posted 13 August 2001 - 11:16
Hi thanks for replying -
sorry - i am quite new to installshield - where would I find CA type 18?
Cheers
Berni
sorry - i am quite new to installshield - where would I find CA type 18?
Cheers
Berni
Ian Blake
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Posted 13 August 2001 - 11:44
CA - Custom Action
From the check list pane of ISWI #5 there is an item "Define Sequences and Actions". Under this is an Item "Actions Script".
Once you have selected this area select custom actions. A show me button will appear that will lead you through a custom action wizard. You will need to decide if the installer should wait for your program. You should choose a type of "deferred" (runs where you place it in the install sequence) or commit (runs after installation has been completed)
When you have created your CA select sequences from the check list. Expand the Installation, Execute tree. You probably want to install your CA before InstallFinalize so select the action immediately before InstallFinsalize and right click and choose "Insert..." select your CA.
Add a condition to stop it running when you do not want it to (eg. when uninstalling). Job done.
This is not very clear but you will work it out as you try it out.