Stijn1derBeek
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Make dependencies differ for different builds

Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:03 pm

Hello,

We have to make install packages for the same software in two very different manner:

First use case is a smallish package, which could be downloaded from the internet, then the installation process downloads and installs every missing dependency.

Second use case is a bit unusual, but we have clients who use airgapped/offline infrastructure, and we have to provide the same software with all of its dependencies included, possibly built into the single installer exe file.

We'd like to see some options where we can use a single .aip file to build both installer type, like defining an Online and Offline build on the "Builds" panel and tying different dependencies/prerequisites to those.

Catalin
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Re: Make dependencies differ for different builds

Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:01 pm

Hello,
like defining an Online and Offline build on the "Builds" panel and tying different dependencies/prerequisites to those.
I believe this would indeed be the best approach to this problem.

For more information about multiple builds, please have a look over our "Multiple Builds Configuration" article.

Best regards,
Catalin
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Stijn1derBeek
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Re: Make dependencies differ for different builds

Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:59 am

Bit wonky but the team found it is a good workaround!

Thank you!

Catalin
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Re: Make dependencies differ for different builds

Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:44 pm

You are always welcome!

Best regards,
Catalin
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