Hello Jis,
Doubt1: Is there any easy option or a converter to perform this?
If your project is an InstallShield LE Project type, then you can import it in Advanced Installer. For this, you can select the
Import -> InstallShield LE Project option from the
Start page of Advanced Installer.
If this is not your case, I recommend you creating the project from scratch in Advanced Installer. Please take a look on our
Creating a Professional Package article that will guide you step by step into the creation and customization of a Advanced Installer Professional project.
Doubt2: I am currently converting scripts in the Installscript part to vbs script to add them to the Advanced Installer. I have a script function which includes the SUPPORTDIR. How can I convert this to vbs script? I am not able to find SUPPORTDIR corresponding to Advanced installer.
The
SUPPORTDIR is a folder on the target system into which the installer can copy temporary files and files that were compressed into your installation.
We do not have such a folder in Advanced Installer. However, can you please tell us what files you need to access withing this folder? Is there any file that is required by the setup package during installation?
If Yes, then you can add the related files as
temporary files in the
Files and Folders page.
"Temporary Files" are copied on the target machine at the beginning of the installation and are deleted at the end of it, ensuring you have access to them throughout the entire install process.
If you encounter any difficulties in implementing your installation scenario just send us a description of your installation scenario and we will gladly try to guide you.
Best regards,
Dan