Setting version number for Control Panel

[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

Hello,

I would like to know how to set the version number that is displayed in the control panel add/remove programs dialog (see Programs and features .PNG)

Additionally, can this value be set with the TeamCity build agent (see AdvancedInstaller_TeamCityBuildAgent.PNG)

Thanks
Mie

[Dan]

Hi Mie,

To set the ProductVersion you can use the Set Version Command Option,

Let us know if you have other questions.

Best regards,
Dan

[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

Hello,

I have tried :

SetVersion 9.9.9.9

and

SetVersion %dep.Pm30_Agent.system.MM%.%dep.Pm30_Agent.system.mm%.%dep.Pm30_Agent.system.build.number%.%dep.Pm30_Agent.system.RR%


Both of which do not change the version

[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

Here is the build log:

[08:16:42]Step 1/2: Agent Installer (Advanced Installer) (2s)
[08:16:42][Step 1/2] Running Advanced Installer
[08:16:42][Step 1/2] Starting: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Caphyon\Advanced Installer 12.8\bin\x86\AdvancedInstaller.com" /execute C:\TeamCity\buildAgent\work\563127aed708220b\AgentSetup.aip C:\TeamCity\buildAgent\temp\globalTmp\aic1692601721856072638.tmp
[08:16:42][Step 1/2] in directory: C:\TeamCity\buildAgent\work\563127aed708220b
[08:16:43][Step 1/2] SetVersion 3.0.195.0
[08:16:43][Step 1/2] Property value "3.0.195.0" is disallowed.
[08:16:43][Step 1/2] Reason:
[08:16:43][Step 1/2] Invalid internal name. Referred from:
[08:16:43][Step 1/2] Directory
[08:16:43][Step 1/2] ProductVersion_1_Dir
[08:16:43][Step 1/2] ProductVersion_Dir
[08:16:44][Step 1/2] Process exited with code -536805276
[08:16:44][Step 1/2] Step Agent Installer (Advanced Installer) failed

[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

So I fixed this error

[08:16:43][Step 1/2] ProductVersion_1_Dir
[08:16:43][Step 1/2] ProductVersion_Dir
[08:16:44][Step 1/2] Process exited with code -536805276

by hard coding the version number in my directories that I create instead of using [|ProductVersion]

But the version number is still not updating in the control panel?

[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

I have attached a screen snapshot of the control panel that shows the incorrect (3.0) version number... however it seems the build was successful in setting the correct (3.0.198.0) version number ? ( I assume that the call to "SetVersion" is the ProductVersion number, and ProductVersion number is the value shown in the control panel version column? )


Here is the build log:

[12:15:12]Step 1/2: Agent Installer (Advanced Installer) (3s)
[12:15:13][Step 1/2] Running Advanced Installer
[12:15:13][Step 1/2] Starting: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Caphyon\Advanced Installer 12.8\bin\x86\AdvancedInstaller.com" /execute C:\TeamCity\buildAgent\work\563127aed708220b\AgentSetup.aip C:\TeamCity\buildAgent\temp\globalTmp\aic1189549788595429408.tmp
[12:15:13][Step 1/2] in directory: C:\TeamCity\buildAgent\work\563127aed708220b
[12:15:13][Step 1/2] SetVersion 3.0.198.0
[12:15:13][Step 1/2] Build
[12:15:13][Step 1/2]
[12:15:13][Step 1/2] Checking builds status
[12:15:13][Step 1/2] Build required.
[12:15:13][Step 1/2]
[12:15:13][Step 1/2] [ DefaultBuild ]
[12:15:13][Step 1/2] Building package (en): C:\TeamCity\buildAgent\work\563127aed708220b\Setup Files\AgentSetup3.0.198.0.msi
[12:15:14][Step 1/2] Creating CAB file(s)
[12:15:15][Step 1/2] Creating MSI database
[12:15:15][Step 1/2] Inserting CAB file(s) into MSI
[12:15:15][Step 1/2] Writing Summary Information
[12:15:15][Step 1/2] Build time: 2 sec.
[12:15:15][Step 1/2]
[12:15:15][Step 1/2] Total build time: 2 sec.
[12:15:15][Step 1/2]
[12:15:15][Step 1/2] Build finished successfully.
[12:15:15][Step 1/2] Process exited with code 0



Here is the control panel snapshot:

Control panel snapshot

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[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

Any advice on this?

[Daniel]

Hello Mike,

We apologize for our delayed reply.

Can you please send us to support at advancedinstaller dot com the AIP (project file) exactly as it is saved after your Jenkins build is done? Also, can you please install the latest built setup on a clean machine and see ifthe behavior still persists?

All the best,
Daniel

[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

Here is the aip file from the build I just did this morning and the build log

[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

Daniel,

ALL of my testing installs are done on clean machines.

I have a program that rolls back the OS to the initial install state( no service packs, no SQL server, no updates etc...)

Thanks
Mike

[Daniel]

Hello Mike,

We tested your scenario and indeed replicated the issue. It seems when used from our TeamCity plugin, the "SetVersion" command is ineffective.

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This is an issue in our TeamCity plugin. A fix will be available in a future version of our plugin. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will notify you when the fix will be out.

Until then, as a workaround, you can create an additional build step in your TeamCity build project which will run a command line -> build script like this:

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"C:\Program Files (x86)\Caphyon\Advanced Installer 12.8\bin\x86\AdvancedInstaller.com" /edit "C:\Users\caphyon\Desktop\test\sample.aip" /SetVersion 3.0.198.0

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Also, as a side note, please be aware that you can use only a ProductVersion with three fields (i.e. 3.0.198). Any fourth field of the ProductVersion will be ignored. This is a Windows Installer rule.
Let us know if this helped.

All the best,
Daniel

[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

Daniel,

Thank you for the reply... the only question I have now is when do I get the check for being on your QA team ?

Thanks again
Have a good one.

Mike

[Daniel]

You're always welcome Mike.

Thank you for your continuous help in isolating Advanced Installer issues,

All the best,
Daniel

[MLiss@Cetrus.com]

Has there been an update to the plugin that fixes this?

[Daniel]

Hello Mike,

I'm afraid not. This is still on our todo list.

Thank you for your understanding.

All the best,
Daniel