Specifying file paths in the CVI distribution kit

[Darren Draper]

I am creating a distributuion kit using CVI 7.1.1, and I want to add some files in the File Groups.

On our project we specify an environment variable %PXIDRIVE% to indicate the drive letter of the workspace.

So some of our engineers work off of, say, H: drive, whilst others use C: drive.

In Edit File Group, I don't seem to be able to specifiy the environemtnal veraible for the path, nor a relative path.  It expects me to hard-code in the drive letter.

How can I enter the environmental variable or a relative path?

Regards,
Darren

[cdk52]

Hi Darren.

If you click on the Advanced button on the Create Distribution Kit dialog, you can specify an Executable to Run After Setup, along with command line arguments. The executable can be a batch file, which can easily access your environment variables. The arguments may include special variables set by the installer; check the CDK Help for details.

You need to include the executable in one of your file groups.

I would place any files which need special handling in a separate file group, which could be installed (for example) in a folder below your application directory. The batch file would include commands to copy the files to their final destination, remove the temporary folder, and record the results in a log file.

Regards,
Colin.

[skinnedknuckles]

Is the "specify an Executable to Run After Setup" option still available in LabWindows/CVI 2015?  It's the kind of thing I'm looking for.

[Constantin--P]

LabWindows/CVI 2015 does have a similar option.

See this: Re: CVI-Built Installer Run an Executable After Installation