The whole stack (code, merge module, standalone application, and larger
application) are developed entirely in-house.
The larger application is NOT using WiX. Right now it is using InstallAware,
but we are looking to slowly (module by module) migrate the entire thing to
WiX. This is a first step.
I am not familiar with wixlibs and would be interested if that is an option.
The shortcut does not need to be advertised. It does not matter either way.
The history is this: we have a tiny application (three dlls, two flat-files,
and an app.config) that has been developed as a stand-alone project. The
install was created using WiX (with an advertised desktop shortcut) and all was
well. Then we decided to add this application into a larger application (as
well as keep it standalone). The files will install into a different location
in the larger application as opposed to the stand-alone. I thought a merge
module might save me the headache of maintaining two separate WiX files as
components are added to the application in the future. The stand-alone WiX file
would basically just include the merge module and add a desktop shortcut. The
larger application would just include the merge module.
Since it's such a small project, it's kind of academic at this point, but I
still would like to know how to do this the right way.
I really appreciate your help on this. The entire world of installers is new to
me and its very daunting at this point.
Thanks,
Dave
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 05:00:57 -0700
From: "Blair" <os...@live.com>
Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Create shortcut for file in merge module
To: "'General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.'"
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Are you building the merge module? If you are, are you sharing the merge
module with others? If not, is the larger application being built with WiX
as well?
Merge modules are very useful but they have several issues. If you don't
really need them, wixlibs can be a much easier alternative.
Next set of questions: Do you want/need the shortcut "advertised" (or
alternately, do you want it to NOT be advertised)?
Based on the answers, we can help steer you towards some solutions.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Mateer [mailto:dave_mat...@ntm.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:49 PM
To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net
Subject: [WiX-users] Create shortcut for file in merge module
Sorry, noob question, but I can't figure it out.
How do you create a shortcut to a file in a merge module? I have a common
set of components that need installed in two contexts: one, as a standalone,
and the other, as part of a larger application. I am putting the common
components in a merge module, but only want the shortcut for the
stand-alone. The merge module will be included in the installer of the
larger application separately and I do not want the shortcut in that case.
Any pointers?
Thanks for your help,
Dave
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