6 replies to this topic

[MikeAshton]

Hi,

I really hope somebody can help me out here.

I am using InstallShield 11 (MSI) and I want to remind the user to perform a backup of their database prior to performing a minor upgrade of our software.

Do you know whether this can be done? A message box popping up before they commit to the upgrade would suffice.

Thanks
Mike.

[Stefan Krueger]

I'd suggest calling the MessageBox() function

[MikeAshton]

At which point can I call it though? I'm new to InstallShield and can't seem to find an appropriate handler/don't know much about custom actions.

Thanks.
Mike.

[Stefan Krueger]

I'd say the OnUpdateUIBefore() event handler would be a good place. Do you know how to add the event handler default code to your script view and modify it?

[MikeAshton]

Thanks for your prompt reply Stefan.

No, I don't know how to add the default code. I did a quick Google search but I couldn't find it. What do I have to do?

Cheers.
Mike.

[Stefan Krueger]

In the script view at the top of the right hand window you'll see two drop down boxes. Select "Before Move Data" in the left box and then "OnUpdateUIBefore" from the right box. I'm not sure if that entry exists in your version 11 - if not select "onMaintUIBefore" instead. This will paste the default function code of the resperctive event handler in your script window. You can now customize this code, by inserting the MessageBox call in the appropriate position.

[MikeAshton]

Thanks Stefan. I'll give this a go!