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[MarkCollard]

I've added an executable file into the Support Files of my Basic MSI, as I want to run the file during the installation process, but don't want to install it.

I'll a little stuck on how to execute the file during the installation.

I've tried to create a "New Exe/Path In Property Value" custom action, but it won't let me put [SUPPORTDIR]MyExe.exe in the Executable Property of the custom action.

Help. Can someone, please tell me what I need to do to execute an executable in the support files?


Thank you

Regards
Mark

P.S.
I'm using DevStudio 9.0

Edited by MarkCollard, 25 November 2004 - 13:59.

[Stefan Krueger]

This would require one property that includes the full path to the executable, i.e. you would have to build an additional property (like MYSUPPORTFILE) and set it to [SUPPORTDIR]MyExe.exe using a set-a-property custom action.
However it may be better to use custom action type "executable stored in binary table" which will basically do the same.

[MarkCollard]

I took your advice and created a "executable stored in binary table" custom action which works great.

Thanks for your help

Mark