6 replies to this topic

[tasdvl9]

Hello,

 

I'm looking for advice on installing a Database using InstallShield while my other components are being installed as well.

 

The installation of the DB would be running in the background.  Ideally I would like to supply predetermined usernames and passwords so the user need not enter anything during installation.  Later, they could change their username and password if they so desire.

 

Thanks.

[Stefan Krueger]

InstallShield has built in support for some databases (like MS-SQL and others). Alternatively, launch whatever .exe your database needs to install (or to run some database script).

[tasdvl9]

Hi,

 

Ideally I would like to run a batch file after my installation directories are created and the batch file is placed

within one of the folders.  I have to define a custom action but I'm just a bit confused how to do this when the .exe is

actually a batch file which will call an exe.  Would I specify Custom Action-> New Exe->path Referencing a directory or Installed with product?

 

I'll need to call cmd.exe so I'm sure this will need to be included in the path as well.

 

Any examples?

 

Thank you.

[tasdvl9]

Hi ,

 

I'm actually trying to run a few .sql scripts at the end of my installation using a basic MSI project.

These are PostgreSQL scripts.

 

Any ideas?

Thanks.

[Stefan Krueger]

Here's an explanation how you can run a batch file as a custom action: http://robertdickau....i_tips.html#bat

[tasdvl9]

Is there a way to install a pre-requisite depending on whether the OS is 32 or 64 bit?

 

For example, if your prerequisite is a setup.exe for a database, how would the installer know to invoke the correct setup.exe for the OS you are targeting?

 

Thank you.

[Stefan Krueger]

Yes, you can specify conditions that must be met for the prerequisite to install. This can include the OS bitness. So you would create two prerequisites, one that runs on 32 bit Windows and one that runs on 64 bit.