Hey guys, So, I don't think I understand how this helps me. Like John pointed out, I cannot set properties in deferred custom actions, so I'm still at a loss as to how I can communicate error values/messages back to the installer UI so I can show a sensible error message.
On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 1:00 PM, Steven Ogilvie <steven.ogil...@titus.com>wrote: > Classification: Public > I would love to see your code for that :) " Particularly if the user is > going to see It, I try to give a message appropriate to the context with a > "Details" button that displays the stack trace." > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Cooper [mailto:jocoo...@jackhenry.com] > Sent: May-09-14 3:51 PM > To: General discussion about the WiX toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Displaying custom error messages if deferred CA > fails [P] > > In general, this works well for Immediate custom actions (my custom > actions follow a similar pattern). > > However, for deferred actions, you're not going to be able to set (or get) > properties. That being said, logging still generally works. The caveat is > that custom actions hooked to DoAction in the UI aren't going to log very > much. But I work hard to NOT put any deferred actions in my UI. I also > try to make my deferred actions as simple and as short as I can manage. > > The quality of log messages is up to you. I prefer NOT to dump the > exception stack trace in a dialog or log message unless I absolutely have > to. Particularly if the user is going to see It, I try to give a message > appropriate to the context with a "Details" button that displays the stack > trace. > > -- > John Merryweather Cooper > Build & Install Engineer - ESA > Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® > Shawnee Mission, KS 66227 > Office: 913-341-3434 x791011 > jocoo...@jackhenry.com > www.jackhenry.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Steven Ogilvie [mailto:steven.ogil...@titus.com] > Sent: Friday, May 9, 2014 2:27 PM > To: General discussion about the WiX toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Displaying custom error messages if deferred CA > fails [P] > > Classification: Public > 1. Have a MSI property set up that is empty If the custom action has an > error populate the MSI property Display the error via a custom error dialog > if the property is not empty? > > 2. Display the custom action error message in the Custom Action itself (as > long as the MSI is not running silently) > i.e.: > [CustomAction] > Public static ActionResult BackupMyDatabase(Session session) { > Try > { > If (session == null} > { > Throw new ArgumentNullException("session"); > } > > // code to backup db > > } > catch (Exception ex) > { > if (session != null) > { > session.Log("BackupMyDatabase failed: "); > if (ex != null) > { > session.Log("Exception:"); > session.Log(ex.Message); > } > > session.Message( > InstallMessage.User + (int)MessageBoxIcon.Error > + (int)MessageBoxButtons.OK, > new Record { FormatString = "Setup could not back up the > database: \nException: " + ex.Message }); > } > > return ActionResult.Failure; > } > > if (session != null) > { > Session.Log("BackupMyDatabase succeeded..."); > } > > return ActionResult.Success; > } > > -----Original Message----- > From: Soren Dreijer [mailto:dreijer+l...@echobit.net] > Sent: May-09-14 2:48 PM > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: [WiX-users] Displaying custom error messages if deferred CA fails > > Hi all, > > I've Googled and searched the WiX mailing list, but I haven't been able to > figure this one out yet. > > One of the biggest problems I've always had with MSIs is that they rarely > return useful error messages. I'm using a custom bootstrapper and I'd like > to display a custom error message if one of my deferred CA's fail. > > Since deferred CA's are pretty limited, I don't know how to pass an error > value or message back to the installer from the CA that I can then use to > display the proper error UI. > > What's the suggested approach? (I hope there's something better than > setting a registry value.) > > Cheers, > Soren > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Is your legacy SCM system holding you back? Join Perforce May 7 to find > out: > • 3 signs your SCM is hindering your productivity • Requirements > for releasing software faster • Expert tips and advice for migrating > your SCM now > http://p.sf.net/sfu/perforce_______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > > > This message has been marked as Public by Steven Ogilvie on May-09-14 > 3:27:03 PM. > > The above classification labels were added to the message by TITUS Message > Classification. For more information visit www.titus.com. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Is your legacy SCM system holding you back? Join Perforce May 7 to find > out: > • 3 signs your SCM is hindering your productivity • Requirements > for releasing software faster • Expert tips and advice for migrating > your SCM now > http://p.sf.net/sfu/perforce_______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are > intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. > The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or > privileged information. > Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or > distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in > error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all > copies. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Is your legacy SCM system holding you back? Join Perforce May 7 to find > out: > • 3 signs your SCM is hindering your productivity • Requirements > for releasing software faster • Expert tips and advice for migrating > your SCM now > http://p.sf.net/sfu/perforce_______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > > > This message has been marked as Public by Steven Ogilvie on May-09-14 > 4:00:16 PM. > > The above classification labels were added to the message by TITUS Message > Classification. > For more information visit www.titus.com. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Is your legacy SCM system holding you back? Join Perforce May 7 to find > out: > • 3 signs your SCM is hindering your productivity > • Requirements for releasing software faster > • Expert tips and advice for migrating your SCM now > http://p.sf.net/sfu/perforce > _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Accelerate Dev Cycles with Automated Cross-Browser Testing - For FREE Instantly run your Selenium tests across 300+ browser/OS combos. Get unparalleled scalability from the best Selenium testing platform available Simple to use. Nothing to install. Get started now for free." http://p.sf.net/sfu/SauceLabs _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
