Isn't the simple file/component syntax clean enough? Wix 3.5 simplest syntax for a file. <component> <File Name="exampleFile.txt"/> </component>
It seems a lot of effort to remove a few <component> elements, especially as I think something similar is planned for Wix 4. You could just run an xslt on your shorter format that transforms each <File> in a filelist to wrap it in a <component>, then let Wix compile as normal. -----Original Message----- From: Jeffrey Bindinga [mailto:jeffrey.bindi...@nice.com] Sent: 09 December 2011 13:19 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Adding files to an MSI using a WIX Compiler Extension Hi, I am trying to create an extension that helps me in adding files to a setup really fast. The idea is to have a custom element named 'FileList' with sub-elements named 'File' and that each file entry adds your file to the setup with a similarly named component. I have a working extension where I want to add it. The only thing is that I do not know how to add files to the MSI, since those will have to be included by the binder. Is there an easy way to do that? Kind regards, Jeffrey Bindinga Software Developer at NICE Systems CyberTech B.V. ("CTBV") is registered in the Netherlands, Alkmaar KvK 37.05.01.69. CTBV is a part of NICE Systems (www.nice.com). Confidentiality: This communication and any attachments are intended for the above-named persons only and may be confidential and/or legally privileged. Any opinions expressed in this communication are not necessarily those of CTBV. If this communication has come to you in error you must take no action based on it, nor must you copy or show it to anyone; please delete/destroy and inform the sender by e-mail immediately. Monitoring: CTBV may monitor incoming and outgoing e-mails. Viruses: Although we have taken steps toward ensuring that this e-mail and attachments are free from any virus, we advise that in keeping with good computing practice the recipient should ensure they are actually virus free. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Cloud Services Checklist: Pricing and Packaging Optimization This white paper is intended to serve as a reference, checklist and point of discussion for anyone considering optimizing the pricing and packaging model of a cloud services business. Read Now! http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfnl/114/51491232/ _______________________________________________ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cloud Services Checklist: Pricing and Packaging Optimization This white paper is intended to serve as a reference, checklist and point of discussion for anyone considering optimizing the pricing and packaging model of a cloud services business. Read Now! http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfnl/114/51491232/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
