Wix will generate duplicates. You have to override them by explicitly providing an Id for the additional, same-named files. Then you can still omit the component Id as that is derived from the file Id.
-----Original Message----- From: Pally Sandher [mailto:pally.sand...@iesve.com] Sent: 13 May 2011 10:40 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Migration from 3.0 to 3.5 >From the manual page at http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix3/wix_xsd_file.htm no it doesn't appear to do so, however without looking through the WiX v3.5 source or testing it by building a package it's not easy to be sure. If it doesn't do what you want, it would be a reasonable Feature request in my opinion which you can submit on the Bug Tracker. Palbinder Sandher Software Deployment Engineer 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: Adkins Christopher [mailto:christopher.adk...@docuware.com] Sent: 13 May 2011 09:19 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Migration from 3.0 to 3.5 Hi all, I am working on switching my product over to WiX 3.5 while at the same time changing over to Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0. As part of the migration I have been looking over new features and have come upon a question that I haven't found the question to. In WiX 3.5 I have seen that WiX can automatically create File Id and Name based on the Source. What does WiX do if the file in question is installed on more than one location in the program? Does it automatically increment the Id so each file has a unique Id or can I no longer use this feature? An example would be resource files that are released in 15 languages with only the directory differing between them (e.g. "$(env.Path)\en\foo.resources.dll" and "$(env.Path)\de\foo.resources.dll"). Thanks a lot for the added info. Also any other tips of things to look into to help me improve my projects and use 3.5 to its fullest potential would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards Christopher Adkins ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Achieve unprecedented app performance and reliability What every C/C++ and Fortran developer should know. Learn how Intel has extended the reach of its next-generation tools to help boost performance applications - inlcuding clusters. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmay _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Achieve unprecedented app performance and reliability What every C/C++ and Fortran developer should know. Learn how Intel has extended the reach of its next-generation tools to help boost performance applications - inlcuding clusters. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmay _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users SDL PLC confidential, all rights reserved. If you are not the intended recipient of this mail SDL requests and requires that you delete it without acting upon or copying any of its contents, and we further request that you advise us. SDL PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02675207. Registered address: Globe House, Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7DY, UK. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Achieve unprecedented app performance and reliability What every C/C++ and Fortran developer should know. Learn how Intel has extended the reach of its next-generation tools to help boost performance applications - inlcuding clusters. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmay _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
