set destination directory ACL from LV 8.5 installer?

[Mihill]

I'm using a LV installer to install a LV 8.5 application to a sub-directory under the [WindowsVolume] directory. When the installer creates this directory, it inherits its ACL settings from [WindowsVolume]. Is there a way within the LV installer to set the ACL for folders related to the install?

I have successfully used the free SetACL utility (with the directory name hard coded, i.e. the user must not change the directory name at installation time) but this seems to be such a common task that I hope there is an easier way. Thanks.

[dan_u]

I'd also like to know if there is an easier way, we're currently also using SetACL.
I can at least tell you that you don't have to hardcode the directory name. You can use the [INSTALLDIR] variable (this will include a backslash at the end).

Hope this helps,
Daniel

[Captain_Kirby]

Hi,

To my knowledge, there is no way to set file or folder permissions from the NI installer. This sounds like a good suggestion though, you might consider submitting it here:
Product Suggestion Center