On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Devarajan, Mahesh IN BLR SISL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have tried it , still give the same behaviour..by the way I use > WiXAware to create and compile wix source files. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Johan > Appelgren > Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 3:53 PM > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] How to create compressed output > > On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Devarajan, Mahesh IN BLR SISL > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I am new to WiX and we need to deliver our software as in form of > single >> .msi file and all other media types, program files should be > compressed >> in to .cab files that are separate from the .msi file. >> >> We use the following code >> >> <Media Id="1" Cabinet="Sample.cab" EmbedCab="yes" DiskPrompt="CD-ROM > #1" >> /> >> >> But the output is not creating the .cab file instead all the files are >> uncompressed. >> >> Is my requirement is feasible with WiX or do I have to do some extra >> step to achieve this? >> >> I am using 2.0.5805.0 version of WiX > > Since you've set the EmbedCab attribute to yes the cab will be > embedded in the msi. Set it to no to get a separate cab file.
Have you set the DiskId attribute on your Component or File elements? Maybe you'll get better answers if you ask WiXAware support. /Johan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
