How to change CVI 8.1.1 new dll installation directory

[duncan carter]

I'm trying to build an installer with run time support for a dll built with CVI 8.1.1 and I want to install the files in C:\XXX which is the default location for the executable that uses the dll.  Unfortunately, I don't see how to do this in Build | Distributions | Edit ...

Duncan

Message Edited by duncan carter on 09-11-2007 04:07 PM

[JonathanN]

Hi Duncan,

If you want to install to the C:\ directory, you need right-click in the Installation Files & Directories browser and select the [Windows Volume] symbolic location. This symbolic location will resolve to the actual directory path on the target machine during installation. The [Windows Volume] location corresponds to the root directory of the partition containing the currently running Microsoft Windows installation which is typically C:\. 

After you have created a [Windows Volume] folder, right-click on that folder and select "New Subdirectory" and give it the name you want (i.e. XXX). This file structure will now allow you to install files to C:\XXX.

Honestly I would suggest taking a look at the CVI Help by clicking the Help button located in the bottom right-corner of the Edit Installer dialog. This will open the Edit Installer Dialog Box - Files Tab help topic that discusses these symbolic locations.

Hope this helps!

Best Regards,