Execute PowerShell script before executing search

[MGS]

Hi,

In order to read and update the values of a given XML file, we want to use this feature that you offer, which is quite neat: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user- ... -file.html

But our problem is that we have a malformed XML file (multiple root nodes). I wrote a PowerShell script that fixes the XML file, but I need to execute this script before any search-functionality of the installer is executed, otherwise all the searches will fail as a result. How to achieve this?

Best regards,
Johannes

[Liviu]

Hello Johannes,

In order to achieve this, you can schedule your script before the Searches action group in the Custom Actions page:

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Also, if the file is malformed when you import it, you can also try to fix it at build time by using the Build Events option. More details on the Use a Powershell script as a build event article.

Hope this helps!

Best regards,
Liviu

[MGS]

Hello Liviu,

Thanks for the quick reply, that works perfectly, now my searches are executing without any error!

Best regards,
Johannes

[Liviu]

You're always welcome, Johannes!

It's great to hear that everything is now working as expected.

Best regards,
Liviu