Software Deployment

Thanks Kanagaraj. This response file works like a charm to me too . Is is possible that you share how you figure out how to make these changes ?

Have you tried running a switch "ProductLanguage=2057" (not entirely sure if that's the proper code for UK eng). Anyway, not sure if 2011 is the same as 2010 but it's not a fun software to package.

Thank you. I will try that. Can you tell me what is the silent switch that worked for you. My application does not install when i install it with /S /v/qn which the setup.exe /? gives in the command line for silent installation.

I'm wondering, if it is related to language issue.
Sage uses regional versions instead. Try creating a Response file, it works.

I created a response file as well. It gives a -3 result in the log file.
I am not able to figure out what dialog mismatch is happening.

The iss file looks like this:
[{569E52E4-5043-6D8E489D4AAB}-DlgOrder]
Dlg0={569E52E4-5043-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_CountryDlg-0
Count=4
Dlg1={569E52E4-5043-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_License-0
Dlg2={569E52E4-5043-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_InstallRoutes-1
Dlg3={569E52E4-5043-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_Finish-0
[{569E52E4-5043-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_CountryDlg-0]
szCountry=United Kingdom
Result=0
[{569E52E4-5043-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_License-0]
Result=1
[{569E52E4-5043-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_InstallRoutes-1]
Result=1
[{569E52E4-5043-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_Finish-0]
bOpt1=0
bOpt2=0
bOpt3=0
Result=1



A log file is created in C:\Windows\Temp\ActLog
The log file looks like this:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Protect does not exist.
Registry Key Software\SageSQLInfo not found.
Inside SILENTMODE of Shared_Dlg_License.

The first two lines appear even in a sucessful installation. However, I dont seem to understand what the third line indicates.

You can follow the below link if not already tried.

http://kb.sagesoftwareonline.com/cgi-bin/sagesoftwareonline.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=26837
This is for Sage Premium version, but the base installer shouldn't have much difference.

I m not sure if I have to do the setting preferences part for the act pro version.
I have created and tried the iss file as they have mentioned in that link. It doesnt work though. :(

You're not the only one. I've been getting the -3 return code as well... extremely frustrating; am about to recommend that we move away from ACT! to something - anything - that's actually deployable to your bog-standard, garden-variety, locked-down corporate environment.

Why software developers don't take the concept of automated deployment seriously is beyond me.

You can follow the below link if not already tried.

http://kb.sagesoftwareonline.com/cgi-bin/sagesoftwareonline.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=26837
This is for Sage Premium version, but the base installer shouldn't have much difference.

Tried that on WinXP 32, Win7 32, Win7 64. No difference.

Installshield is known for caputring incorrect values and you need to fix them manually. Use the below script and install should complete charmly.

[{569E52E4-5043-4F93-AE2B-6D8E489D4AAB}-DlgOrder]
Dlg0={569E52E4-5043-4F93-AE2B-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_CountryDlg-0
Count=4
Dlg1={569E52E4-5043-4F93-AE2B-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_License-0
Dlg2={569E52E4-5043-4F93-AE2B-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_InstallRoutes-0
Dlg3={569E52E4-5043-4F93-AE2B-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_Finish-0
[{569E52E4-5043-4F93-AE2B-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_CountryDlg-0]
szCountry=United States
Result=1
[{569E52E4-5043-4F93-AE2B-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_License-0]
Result=1
[{569E52E4-5043-4F93-AE2B-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_InstallRoutes-0]
Result=1
[{569E52E4-5043-4F93-AE2B-6D8E489D4AAB}-ZSdShared_Finish-0]
bOpt1=0
bOpt2=0
bOpt3=0
Result=1

Installshield is known for caputring incorrect valuesReally? If it were known for that behaviour, how on God's green earth would it get to the installed base that it has?

Thank you kanagaraj, what you posted worked for me. The /r iss file that is created did not work until I used what you posted. My iss file was exactly the same as kunjumol. If you compare them, you will see what needs to be changed.

Not sure as to how you figured these changes out, but I thank you.

VBScab, this is the first time an iss file was recorded and did not work for me. But I can confirm that what is posted above was the solution for us to get out a silent install for all.