Custom Action for existing Folder
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I have a custom action that sets the permissions for a folder. But i need it to run if the folder exists. What is the syntax in Installshield 2009 to make sure the folder exists before running the ca?
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I have a custom action that sets the permissions for a folder. But i need it to run if the folder exists. What is the syntax in Installshield 2009 to make sure the folder exists before running the ca?
thx
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Posted by:
cygan
14 years ago
you can use system search to search for the folder if it exists then execute your CA
Posted by:
anonymous_9363
14 years ago
To explain more fully, a search would be used to populate a property which you would then use as a condition for the CA. So, created a property called, say, FOLDER_PRESENT and set it to 0. Then set up your search to populate FOLDER_PRESENT. You then condition the CA as 'FOLDER_PRESENT<>0'.
Posted by:
bkelly
14 years ago
As an intro to AppSearch, this may be helpful:
http://itninja.com/blog/view/appdeploy.com->-training-videos->-windows-installer-appsearch-(wise-system-search)
http://itninja.com/blog/view/appdeploy.com->-training-videos->-windows-installer-appsearch-(wise-system-search)
Posted by:
aBE1305
14 years ago
Hi and thanks VBscab, for the fast response. After i posted i figured out how to make it work. Basically the same thing you described, but instead of using the folder name i check for the Feature, because the folder is only installed if my feature is selected for installation. It works like a charm.
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aBE
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aBE
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