Use different source files with same .aip file

[kiv]

I have several build configurations (lets say trial, profesional, enterprise), which are installed exactly the same way. My build output goes into different folders - e.g. out\trial, out\pro, out\ent

I want to have a single .aip file and from a batch file instruct it which source folder to use, so I can produce the three installers.

What is the best way to do that (I can always rename folders from the batch file, but I kindof don't like that).

Thanks in advance,
KIV

[gigi]

Hi,

What you mean with "several build configurations". Please give me more details.

Best Regards,
Gigi
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Gheorghe Rada
Advanced Installer Team
http://www.advancedinstaller.com

[kiv]

Same binary names, same folder structure, just build differently (feature-locked for example)

Here is example folder structure

install
--installer.AIP
out
--trial
----executable.exe
----dll1.dll
----dll2.dll
--pro
----executable.exe
----dll1.dll
----dll2.dll
--ent
----executable.exe
----dll1.dll
----dll2.dll

[Corrupter]

kiv i was looking extensively for batch operations in the advanced installer program and i didnt find anything. I found that i had to manually set the new path output and reference to which feature to use each time.

That doesnt mean it doesnt exist though. Definitly let us know if you find it, i'd give you a hug for sure =).

[gigi]

Kiv,

You can specify the build folder for your project using the /SetPackageName command line in the .aic file (file of commands). For example you can have this sequence of commands:

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SetPackageName \trial\Name.msi
build -force
SetPackageName \pro\Name.msi
build -force
SetPackageName \ent\Name.msi
build -force

To read more about executing a file of commands please see:
http://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-g ... -line.html

Regards,
Gigi
______________
Gheorghe Rada
Advanced Installer Team
http://www.advancedinstaller.com