I wanted a unified self-extracting EXE for both 32- and 64-bit versions. What I wound up doing was this:
1. The build script combined with WiX conditional compilation / preprocessor was used to compile to two different MSI files: one 32-bit and one 64-bit. Each was compiled individually. (For example, 32-bit MSI has a launch condition preventing use on 64-bit Windows). 2. Files that are shared go into a common external cabinet file. Because they are shared, each variation of the build script compile/link should produce the same CAB file. I use a diff command just to make sure this is the case before merging the 32-bit and 64-bit build output directories. 3. Files that are not shared go into two cabinets: one for 32-bit files to go with 32-bit MSI, and one for 64-bit files to go with 64-bit MSI. Again, the preprocessor is used to make this happen. The final layout looks something like: MyApp.cab MyApp_x64.cab MyApp_x86.cab MyApp_x64.msi MyApp_x86.msi In my case, the application is 32-bit but I had to split the install like this due to driver-related reasons. -----Original Message----- From: Sean Farrow [mailto:sean.far...@seanfarrow.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 19:02 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] cabbing for both 32-64-bit files Hi: I'm currently building an instasllation that will eventually go on to 32 and 64 bit machines.How would people handle the fact that I have some files only referenced by either the 32-bit/64-bit install (mainly com servers) and then other files referenced by both. Should I use separate cab files? Cheers Sean. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Increase Visibility of Your 3D Game App & Earn a Chance To Win $500! Tap into the largest installed PC base & get more eyes on your game by optimizing for Intel(R) Graphics Technology. Get started today with the Intel(R) Software Partner Program. Five $500 cash prizes are up for grabs. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intelisp-dev2dev _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Increase Visibility of Your 3D Game App & Earn a Chance To Win $500! Tap into the largest installed PC base & get more eyes on your game by optimizing for Intel(R) Graphics Technology. Get started today with the Intel(R) Software Partner Program. Five $500 cash prizes are up for grabs. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intelisp-dev2dev _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
