Is it possible to use a property to set package folder?

[pberggreen]

I would like to be able to set the folder where AI generates the .msi file using a property. In particular I would use a different folder for each version. Is that possible?

[Cosmin]

Hi,

Note that by default the installation package is generated next to the AIP file. However, you can set in the "Media" page the folder in which the installation package will be generated (in the "Package" section).

I'm afraid that you cannot set this folder by using a property (what you need can be done only by manually specifying the folder for every version). However, you can use a property to define the name of the package (in the "File Name" field in the "Package" section).
http://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-g ... a-tab.html

Regards,
Cosmin

[Quadiago]

Hi Cosmin and green

Funnily, this is actually possible:

* Open the AIP file in a text editor
* Find the section "caphyon.advinst.msicomp.BuildComponent"
* Edit the build you have in mind's "PackageName" to include "[|ProductVersion]" (without the quotes)
For example to:

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PackageName="C:\Build\MyApp\v[|ProductVersion]\MyApp.msi"

* Open the package in Advanced Installer and build

It's a hack, but it works...