Merge modules (.msm) can be used by any MSI building package. They are the Windows Installer version of libraries. See http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa369820.aspx Wix Libraries (.wixlib) are only usable by WiX AFAIK. See http://robmensching.com/blog/posts/2008/10/10/What-are-.wixlibs-and-why- would-you-use-them
If you're building libraries for internal use & you're using WiX everywhere then wixlibs are probably better/faster/easier than authoring merge modules. If you need to share stuff with 3rd parties or make it publically available you may need to build merge modules if your users aren't using WiX to build their MSI's (or you could be nice & provide both). Palbinder Sandher Software Deployment & IT Administrator T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 http://www.iesve.com **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the <Virtual Environment>** Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC151456 Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SP Email Disclaimer -----Original Message----- From: MYFLEX [mailto:shrinuen...@gmail.com] Sent: 27 April 2010 06:51 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] what is the difference between library and mergemodules? Hi , what is the difference between merge modules and library type project in wix? both can be included in the different projects. then what is the difference?. Please clarify me where can i use merge modules and where can i use libraries? Please send any link where i can good information of mergemodules and libraries? -- View this message in context: http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/what-is-th e-difference-between-library-and-merge-modules-tp4966766p4966766.html Sent from the wix-users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
