INSTALLDIR v TARGETDIR

[Michael Tissington]

What is the difference between INSTALLDIR and TARGETDIR ?

If I am building an install that does not have any components, just uses a
merge module, how do I set the INSTALLDIR ?

And what do I need to add in the merge module to make it install its
components into the INSTALLDIR of the MSI?

Thanks

[Dennis Bareis]

Hi,

I'm no merge module expert (haven't written one yet) however, I
believe I have a good understanding...

Post by Michael Tissington
What is the difference between INSTALLDIR and TARGETDIR ?

"INSTALLDIR" is something your or your tool have defined and
"TARGETDIR" is a directory documented in the Windows Installer doco.

Post by Michael Tissington
If I am building an install that does not have any components, just uses a
merge module, how do I set the INSTALLDIR ?

All installs have components... As do merge modules, in merge modules
there are no features.


Bye,
Dennis

[Phil Wilson]

INSTALLDIR is what InstallShield calls their installation folder for historical
reasons. I think it usually parents up to TARGETDIR, but I don't know whether
setting a TARGETDIR location on a command line install works or not.
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Phil Wilson [MVP Windows Installer]
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Post by Michael Tissington
What is the difference between INSTALLDIR and TARGETDIR ?
If I am building an install that does not have any components, just uses a
merge module, how do I set the INSTALLDIR ?
And what do I need to add in the merge module to make it install its
components into the INSTALLDIR of the MSI?
Thanks
--
Michael Tissington
Oaklodge Technologies
http://www.oaklodge.com/technology