Adding registry key with subsequent number

[rbeuker]

Hi all,

I'm a new user of Advanced Installer and really like it a lot--thanks for making this great tool! I was hoping that someone could help me with the following...

I'd like to have Advanced Installer read a specific registry key and then look for the highest number at the end of all keys that start with a specific name--this is to determine what new key should be created. For example:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Productname]
"DocumentPath"="%Path%\\Folder"
"DocumentPath1"="%Path%\\Folder1"
"DocumentPath2"="%Path%\\Folder2"
"DocumentPath3"="%Path%\\Folder3"

In this example the 'highest' key is "DocumentPath3". In that case I want Advanced Installer to add a "DocumentPath4" key with a value I specify.

Is this possible? If so, how?

Thanks!

Ronald

[Cata]

Hi Ronald and Thanks!

The only way to do that is by using a Custom Action.

Regards,
Cata

[rbeuker]

Hi Cata,

Thank you for your quick reply!

I assume it takes a real programmer to create such a custom action? Do you (or does someone else who reads this) have an example of how to do this?

Thanks,

Ronald

[Cata]

Yup, you need to write code.

We'll have a tutorial on the subject (and sample code) in the Help as soon as possible.

Regards,
Cata

[rbeuker]

Hi Cata,

>>We'll have a tutorial on the subject (and sample code) in the Help as soon as possible.<<

Great, thanks!

Best - Ronald