How can I create file in WIX Toolset

Asked May 08 '17 at 13:05

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I am trying to use WiX to make a installer. Now I want to create a new file in install location. (A configuration contains install location written in JSON).

I created a custom action, and I past install location to my action like this:

<InstallExecuteSequence>
        <Custom Action="InstallChromeExtension.SetProperties" After="CostFinalize"></Custom>
        <Custom Action="InstallChromeExtension" After="CostFinalize">NOT Installed AND NOT REMOVE</Custom>
</InstallExecuteSequence>

<Fragment>
    <CustomAction Id="InstallChromeExtension" BinaryKey="ExtensionActionDll" DllEntry="InstallAction" Execute="immediate" Impersonate="no" Return="check" />
    <CustomAction Id="InstallChromeExtension.SetProperties" Property="InstallChromeExtension" Value="INSTALLLOCATION=[INSTALLLOCATION]" Execute="immediate" />
    <Binary Id="ExtensionActionDll" SourceFile="ExtensionAction.dll" />
</Fragment>

And I used CreateFile to create a new file, but Error 3 I got.

I google it said must set action as deferred, and I cannot get install location in deferred action. Can you help me ? Thanks.

edited May 08 '17 at 18:18

asked May 08 '17 at 13:05

Arthas Lucifer

What exactly do you mean with "install location dynamic"? – DankMemester 'Andrew Servania' May 08 '17 at 13:24
I am sorry my poor English. I mean I want to create a new file in install location. – Arthas Lucifer May 08 '17 at 18:16
Perhaps this helps? http://stackoverflow.com/a/24809593/4634044 – ChristianMurschall May 09 '17 at 08:33
Oh, I think I it can help me, think you very much! @linuxrocks – Arthas Lucifer May 10 '17 at 01:06

How can I create file in WIX Toolset

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