tgillitzer
Posts: 36
Joined: Tue Dec 13, 2011 12:12 am

Path Variables

Is it possible to use a path variable for only part of the path of a file?

For example, say I have a file in my project:
  • C:\TestProject\1.0.3\testprogram.exe
I want to use a Path Variable for just the 1.0.3 part.

So, I want the source path for the file to be:
  • C:\TestProject\<ENVVERSION>\testprogram.exe
where ENVVERSION is a Path Variable that is set by an Environment Variable called VERSION, which has a value of 1.0.3.

The convert path wizard won't convert them unless I set the VERSION Environment Variable to C:\TestProject\1.0.3

Thanks
Eusebiu
Posts: 4931
Joined: Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:04 pm

Re: Path Variables

Hi,

Please keep in mind that the intended functionality of the path variable is to store the whole path to a directory, not only the name of the directory.

Unfortunately, I'm afraid that what you want cannot be done.
Why do you want to use only the name of a folder?

It might help if you take a look on the Path Variables article.

Best regards,
Eusebiu
Eusebiu Aria - Advanced Installer Team
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