Web.config key edits

[rodc]

In our .NET environment, we would like to update key values in our web.config file. Do you have a method to search and replace key variables in this type of file (similar to the .ini edit), or any text file for that matter?

Here is an example of the file. In the example, I would like to change the value of the DevErrors key to ON.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<appSettings>
<add key="DevErrors" value="Off"/>

[Mike]

Hi,

I'm afraid currently Advanced Installer does not support this feature. The support for editing INI files is provided by the Windows Installer technology.

We will consider adding support for .CONFIG files but for that please provide more details them. It would be good if you could give us more details about their structure or point us to some documentation.

At this time the only way to edit your file is using a custom action with an EXE file that would get the job done.

Regards,
Mihai

[rodc]

The .NET framework uses an XML based configuration file that is formatted much like a .INI file.

Schema for .NET config files can be found at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms134238

Another article can be found at http://builder.com.com/5100-6371_14-5808512.html

[Mike]

Hi,

Thank you for the additional information.

Regards,
Mihai

[dbalsbaugh]

We will consider adding support for .CONFIG files but for that please provide more details them.

I am currently evaluating AI 4.5 and am curious if this feature was added in this version. If not, I would be curious to know how others are solving this problem. I am aware of custom actions and would be interested to see anyone's sample vbs or dll code to replace keys/values in web.config files.

Thanks,

Dan

[gigi]

Hi Dan,

This feature is not currently implemented. We have it on our TODO list (I increase it's priority) and will be available in a future version of Advanced Installer.

Kind Regards,
Gigi
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[dbalsbaugh]

Thanks for the response.

[greenstone90]

Does the current build support editing the web.config file?

[Cosmin]

Hi,

Currently this feature is not supported by Advanced Installer, but the next release which is scheduled in the near future will include a XML editor feature.

The editing of web.config files will not be supported directly by a User Interface, but it can be done through the XML editor.

Regards,
Cosmin

[tnomore]

Hi,

Currently this feature is not supported by Advanced Installer, but the next release which is scheduled in the near future will include a XML editor feature.

The editing of web.config files will not be supported directly by a User Interface, but it can be done through the XML editor.

Regards,
Cosmin

Hi.

Is there a release date for this feature?

thanks

[Cosmin]

Hi,

I'm afraid that we haven't established a date, but the next version of Advanced Installer will be released this week.

Regards,
Cosmin