Windows Installer is part of the operating system, rather than a wix tool. It doesn't understand Burn concepts such as burn variables. Therefore you have to pass the bootstrapper variables to the MSI by using <MSIProperty> elements in the MSI Package. This will add them to the command line (or rather API call) when the MSI is installed.
-----Original Message----- From: Werner Strydom [mailto:wern...@bloudraak.com] Sent: 09 August 2012 07:51 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Passing information from bootstrapper application tomsi packages Hello, I wrote a native bootstrapper (using std win32 dialogs, rather than themes) which requests some data from users before proceeding to install and configure the product. This includes requesting the top level domain for websites and keys used to encrypt registry entries. Without it, installing the product will be rather complex, error prone and frustrating. How do I pass this information to the numerous MSIs being installed? I called SetVariableString of the underlying engine. However, it doesn't seem to have any effect. Thanks, Werner ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
