Hello all,
I have the following scenario:
I have a certain file which is supposed to be updated and I want a patch to distribute an update of only that file and not a complete install of the system.
Now let's say that same file is later on updated again and I would like to create a new patch on top of the previous one.
What is the best practice for working with patches for this scenario?
Thanks!
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Re: Best practice for patches
Hello and welcome to Advanced Installer forums,
Thank you for your interest in Advanced Installer.
Please note that you can configure a patch to be applied to more installation targets. So, when creating the patch project, on "Images" page, you can add more targets for your upgraded msi using the "New Target..." context menu option. When building your patch project Advanced Installer automatically makes the diff between the "Upgraded" and all its "Target" children.
You can take a look on our Patch Authoring tutorial which will guide you step by step into the creation of a simple Windows Installer patch project. Please keep in mind that when you authoring a patch package you have a number of restrictions.
You should also take a loon on our patch authoring and Building Patches and Patch Hierarchy forum threads which may be useful to you.
Please let us know if that helped otherwise give us more details about your specific scenario.
Best regards.
Dan
Thank you for your interest in Advanced Installer.
Please note that you can configure a patch to be applied to more installation targets. So, when creating the patch project, on "Images" page, you can add more targets for your upgraded msi using the "New Target..." context menu option. When building your patch project Advanced Installer automatically makes the diff between the "Upgraded" and all its "Target" children.
You can take a look on our Patch Authoring tutorial which will guide you step by step into the creation of a simple Windows Installer patch project. Please keep in mind that when you authoring a patch package you have a number of restrictions.
You should also take a loon on our patch authoring and Building Patches and Patch Hierarchy forum threads which may be useful to you.
Please let us know if that helped otherwise give us more details about your specific scenario.
Best regards.
Dan