How to program the installer to install on various volumes

[Mentos]

Hi,

I'm trying to build an installer for my finished application.

I have Windows installed on c: partition in my computer and I want the installer to open new folders on other partitions (D: partition for example), where the application will store its data.

How can this be done ? (In the installer source file menu I don't see an option to folders which are not on the windows partition).

Can any one help ?

BR,

Mentos.

[Hueter]

Take a look at the following KB

Can I Set the Installation Directory for a LabVIEW Installer?

[Mentos]

Hi,

Thanks for the link, it certainly gives me a direction.

Colud you please clarify the following:

1) Before I even enter the installer setup I have to enter DOS (lets say by typing "cmd" on the START-->RUN windows), enter the appropriate setup.exe /prop command and only then run the installer. Correct ?

2) I understand I can change the root directory. But can I set the installer to keep the root directory on C: (and install there whatever is necessary for my application), and then have the same installer install another folder on 😧 ?

Lets say I want to install a folder called "VSWR tester log files" on D:. What would be the right setup command ? Is it setup.exe /prop INSTALLDIR.MDF100=C:, VSWR tester logs files=D:      ???

Thanks in advance.

[Mentos]

I forgot to mention that when I enter the setup.exe command described in my lsat message I get the following windows pop-up: Please go to control panel to install and configure system components.

What does it mean ?

PS,

My current MDFcommon.dll version is 2.6.0.384

[Hueter]

1. Yes you are correct.

2. If you do not want to actually change the root directory during the install another option would be to create a batch file that copies or moves the data manually into the appropriate place and just have that batch file run when the installer finishes.

3. You need to make sure that you have Application Builder installed and activated on your system(Start>Programs>National Instrument>NI License Manager)

[Mentos]

Ok,

I guess I can use a batch file.

Thanks!