Ignoring Files when creating patches

[R.Mueller]

Hi,

is there any chance to ignore some files, when I create patches? I have seen, that MSI supports a table called 'UpgradedFilesToIgnore' for that.

In my case, I want to ignore some help files (*.chm), which are blowing up the patches a lot, but only contain minor changes. Unfortunately, after each rebuild of the CHM files, they will be added completely into the patch.

Any idea?

Roland

[Dan]

Hello,

I'm afraid we don't have support for this. We will consider adding this improvement in a future version of Advanced Installer. Thank you for your suggestion.

Best regards,
Dan

[R.Mueller]

Hi Dan,

ok, this sounds good. But is it then possible to create the table manually to achieve the same functionality, as long as you have not integrated it into the AI UI?

Regards,

Roland

[Dan]

Hello Roland,

Indeed, you can create the table manually. In order to achieve that you can go to your patch project and in "Media" page please check the "Don't delete PCP file" option. Build your project again.

Then use the Orca tool to edit tables that you need in order to create the "UpgradedFilesToIgnore Table".

For the final MSP package you can use the Msimsp tool.

Best regards,
Dan

[Daniel]

Hello,

This was fixed in version 10.3 of Advanced Installer released on June 26, 2013.

All the best,
Daniel

[R.Mueller]

Hi Daniel,

I am glad to hear this.
How does it work now, is there any description for that?

Regards,

Roland

[Dan]

Hi Rolland,

In order to add a file to be ignored when you make a patch you can go in the “Images” page and select the “Upgraded Image”. Please notice that in the right panel are displayed its properties and there is a “Ignore Package Files” line where you can add your files that you want to be ignored.

Also, you can take a look on our Upgraded Image Properties article.

Best regards,
Dan

[R.Mueller]

Hi Dan,

ok, thanks, I will check that out.

Roland