Missing Option for Multiple CABs in Single MSI (resources inside) – Need to Control File Allocation (Not Size-Based)

[rakeshselvam]

Hi Team,

We’ve been successfully using Advanced Installer (Professional Edition) in our packaging process, and in earlier versions, we were able to configure our MSI builds to include multiple CAB files embedded within a single MSI (with multiple cabs inside it).

This was essential for us because:

• We required specific files to be included in a second CAB, not based on automatic size-based splitting.

However, after upgrading to version 22.3, we noticed that:
If I choose "Advance Cab Layout" option then it automatically choosen the package type as "MSI with resources next to it". But we want to create multiple cabs with sinlgle msi and the resources inside it.

We'd like to understand:
1. Has the feature for multiple CABs in a single MSI been deprecated or moved in version 22.3?
2. If not, where can we configure this behavior now?
3. If this feature was removed: Are there any recommended workarounds or scripting options we can use to achieve the same result?

We appreciate any guidance you can provide on how to restore or replace this functionality in the latest version.

Thanks in advance for your support!

Regards
Rakesh

[Catalin]

Hello Rakesh,

The option is not directly under the "Configuration" tab.

However, under the "Advanced CAB Layout" tab, you have the option to include the CAB into the MSI.

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So, even if the option from the "Configuration" tab is "MSI file with resources next to it", the CAB files are still embedded in the MSI.

Best regards,
Catalin

[rakeshselvam]

Hi Catalin,

Thank you for your response. We updated the settings based on your suggestions and successfully created an MSI with multiple CAB files included.


Regards
Rakesh

[Catalin]

You are always welcome, Rakesh!

Best regards,
Catalin