Modify MST project from command line

[FranB]

Hi.
I'd like to edit from AI a new MST project from the command line (using AdvancedInstaller.com executable) to add some files, folders, registry keys, etc...

AdvancedInstaller.com supports the command "/AddFiles". However, if use this sample command line:

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AdvancedInstaller.com /edit File.MST /AddFile APPDIR C:\MyFile.txt

the error "Fail open or apply transform over selected MSI database file" shows up.
Is there any way to edit an MST file from command line in AI?

[Catalin]

Hello,

Unfortunately, it is not possible to edit an MST from the command line. The "AdvancedInstaller.com" tool's purpose is to edit advanced installer projects only.

However, you can easily edit a transform file by opening it with UI. To edit a transform file just double click on it and Advanced Installer will launch. First it will ask for the MSI on which the transform applies, this is the only way to load it, please select the original MSI. You cannot load and edit the transform if you do not have the original MSI on which it applies to.

Please let me know if there is anything else I could help you with.

All the best,
Catalin

[FranB]

Thanks Catalin.
Yes, I knew I could edit an MST file through the interface. However, I was aiming at automating the creation and edition of an MST.
Thanks anyway!

[Catalin]

You are always welcome.

Glad to assist.

All the best,
Catalin