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Command Syntax

/NewPrerequisite <display_name>
                 -prereq_type {FileBased|UrlBased|OpenSite}
                 -prereq_path <prereq_path>
                 [-cmd_line <cmd_line>]
                 [-extract_folder <extract_folder>]
                 [-64bit]
                 [-lzma_compresion]
                 [-size <prereq_file_size>]
                 [-md5 <prereq_file_md5>]
                 [-target_os {Win9x|WinNT|Win64}]
                 [-force_install]
                 -search_type {FileVersion|RegSubKeyEnum|RegValue}
                 -search_path <search_path>
                 [-search_depth <search_depth>]
                 [-minversion <minimum_version>]
                 [-maxversion <maximum_version>]
                 [-aditionalfiles <aditional_files>]
                 [-builds <builds_list>]

This command will add a new prerequisite for your package. Its equivalent UI option is the [ New... ] button from Prerequisites page Prerequisite Software tab.

Parameters:

  • <display_name>
  • The name of the prerequisite. This string will be visible to the user.
  • -prereq_type {FileBased|UrlBased|OpenSite}
  • Where the setup file for the prerequisite is located.
  • -prereq_path <prereq_path>
  • The exact path or URL to the prerequisite setup file.
  • [-cmd_line <cmd_line>]
  • An optional command line for launching the prerequisite. This parameter cannot be used with "OpenSite" option.
  • [-extract_folder <extract_folder>]
  • The location where the prerequisite files will be extracted or downloaded. This parameter cannot be used with "OpenSite" option.
  • [-64bit]
  • Specify whether your prerequisite is on 64 bits.
  • [-lzma_compresion]
  • Specify LZMA Compression for your prerequisites files. To use this option your prerequisite files must be included in the EXE bootstrapper. This parameter can be used only with "FileBased" option.
  • [-size <prereq_file_size>]
  • The exact size of the prerequisite setup file. This parameter can be used only with "UrlBased" option.
  • [-md5 <prereq_file_md5>]
  • This field contains the MD5 "fingerprint" of the prerequisite file. This parameter can be used only with "UrlBased" option.
  • [-target_os {Win9x|WinNT|Win64}]
  • Which Operating System is required for this prerequisite to run. Don't specify this parameter if the prerequisite is for all type of OS.
  • [-force_install]
  • Will not allow installation of the product until the prerequisite is installed.
  • -search_type {FileVersion|RegSubKeyEnum|RegValue}
  • A value specifing how to obtain the installed prerequisite's version.
  • -search_path <search_path>
  • Path to a file or registry value from where to get the prerequisite version.
  • [-search_depth <search_depth>]
  • How deep to search for a file in the subdirectories. This parameter can be used only with "FileVersion" option.
  • [-minversion <minimum_version>]
  • The minimum version necessary for the installed prerequisite to be accepted.
  • [-maxversion <maximum_version>]
  • The minimum version necessary for the installed prerequisite to be accepted.
  • [-aditionalfiles <aditional_files>]
  • A list with additional files for your prerequisite. The files are separated by "|". If you have more than one file include this parameter into quotes. Those files need to by placed next to the file specified in the prereq_path parameter. This parameter can be used only with "FileBased" option.
  • [-builds <builds_list>]
  • A list of builds to which this prerequisite should be added. If no build is specified, the prerequisite will be added to all the defined builds.

Example:

AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip 
    /NewPrerequisite DirectX -prereq_type FileBased
    -prereq_path C:\Setup.exe -search_type RegValue 
    -search_path HKLM\Software\Microsoft\DirectX\Version
    -minversion 9.0 -aditionalfiles "file.txt|file1.txt"