Yes, re-using project files across certain builds seems to be problematic lately. We could hide behind a statement like "it's still in beta, so expect breaking changes". But at this point that probably isn't valid because WiX 3.0 is entering stabilization and we're generally encouraging people to choose 3.0 over 2.0 for new development.
The main breaking changes to the project file that I'm aware of are the introduction of platform configurations and associated removal of the 'Any CPU' platform for WiX projects. I had meant to do a better job of communicating impact of those changes on existing projects; I apologize. I'll try to put together a blog post or something as soon as I can. I hadn't thought of using WixCop to upgrade project files; I guess it's possible and we can look into it. Normally the project-loading code in the VS package should handle project file upgrades, but it didn't seem right to add special upgrade logic to handle changes that happen during the beta. I'm not aware of any further project-file breaking changes coming up. But if there are, we'll have to do a better job of testing for and avoiding problems where we can, and communicating where we can't. -Jason- -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob Mensching Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:09 PM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Votive V2008 problem on installing 3.0.4220.0 Jason, it sounds like there is some really strange behavior in build to build upgrades of the project. I think when people start clean it works fine but if they have an old VS project (2005 or 2008) then moving to a new project doesn't work. Is that possible? Do we need to teach WixCop to upgrade Votive projects? <smile/> -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tony Juricic Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 09:45 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Votive V2008 problem on installing 3.0.4220.0 I closed VS 2008 before installing new WiX version. The problem appeared as I restarted VS, loaded solution containing the existing WiX project (among other Custom Action C++ DLL projects) and then clicked on project's Properties context menu. I recreated the project from scratch and the problem is gone. -----Original Message----- From: Jason Ginchereau [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:02 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Votive V2008 problem on installing 3.0.4220.0 I haven't been able to reproduce the problem with source control, though several people have reported it. It's tracked as sourceforge bug 1977311. Any further details you can provide will be helpful. Do you notice the problem after just installing WiX, or do you need to open a WiX project for it to appear? If it's the latter, does it happen for new projects or only projects created with a previous build of WiX? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Reil Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:22 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Votive V2008 problem on installing 3.0.4220.0 I also had the problem, that SourceControl in VS2008 is not working anymore for the votive project and what's really annoying is that the automatic checkout of files on edit in other projects (e.g. a C# project) is blocked by votive. Regards, Dennis > Be careful, some text editors screw up the solution file. I know Textpad > for one does... > > I personally use VS - I just close the solution, then use 'open file' to > open the sln file, clicking the <down arrow> on the "Open" button and > choosing 'text editor' in VS's open dialog. > > Kelly > > > > > "Simon Dahlbacka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 06/25/2008 01:08 AM > Please respond to > "General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset." > <wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > > > To > "General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset." > <wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > cc > > Subject > Re: [WiX-users] Votive V2008 problem on installing 3.0.4220.0 > > > > > > > On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 10:56 AM, Baldur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Hi Neil, > > > > Is there anyway I can simply edit the solution files? - I'd rather do > this > > than recreating a complex solution that just happens to contain a WiX > > project. > > > > Notepad (or other text editor of preference) works if you are > brave/careful > enough > > /Simon ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out the new SourceForge.net Marketplace. It's the best place to buy or sell services for just about anything Open Source. http://sourceforge.net/services/buy/index.php _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
