It's a slightly unusual option, but if I was in your shoes I might consider supplying the application packaged as a wixlib (containing the main application installation), together with a utility which allows the reseller to select their "template" folder. After verifying that the contents of the template folder are appropriate (i.e. the logo files exist, the template files are the correct format, etc.) the tool would then generate a component for the reseller's templates (in a manner similar to Heat), run it through WiX, and link the entire set together.
Obviously, care would be necessary to ensure component rules don't get broken, but to the final end-user all they would see is the final product msi file. What do others think? Is this a good idea, or does it make life too complicated? Regards, Richard -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Wilde Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 7:37 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Unzip a .zip file in MSI Am I missing the point here, but does that mean we still either have to generate the CAB to each reseller or train them how to generate one? Each reseller will have their own set of templates (random amount) each with different names. The logos however should be named the same. Thanks Richard -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tony Hoyle Sent: 28 January 2008 11:12 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Unzip a .zip file in MSI Richard Wilde wrote: > Hi > 2) We compile the msi WITHOUT the logo and templates and send the SAME msi > to all resellers. Each reseller only has burn the msi along with a folder > containing their logo and templates and distribute this to their clients. Can't you just put the changing files in an external CAB file instead? Then you just have to swap that out. Tony ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users * C O N F I D E N T I A L I T Y N O T I C E * ----------------------------------------------------------- The content of this e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this communication in error, be aware that forwarding it, copying it, or in any way disclosing its content to any other person, is strictly prohibited. Quixote Traffic Corporation is neither liable for the contents, nor for the proper, complete and timely transmission of (the information contained in) this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail immediately and delete the material from any computer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
