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| We are migrating our code to VFP 9.1 (from VFP 6.5). We used to use the VFP
setup wizard to install or update our apps in our client's machines. What
we used to do is install it into a temp folder then run post executable to
sort out where they really should go (often to a folder on a mapped network
drive). We used an ini file left in a standard place to figure this out.
We used to automate this setup wizard using macro's & timers etc to run the
wizard steps through with different sets of apps & data, a bit fragile but
it worked! We have a number of different update or install setups that
users can download and run, or that we burn to a CD.
It appears VFP 9 doesn't have this setup wizard anymore. Is this correct?
I tried running it but it wanted a FPSKCO32.DLL file which was only found in
my VFP 6 Wizards folder. I tried using this but it complained about reading
the dependency file, then saying I needed to reinstall something. I then
reinstalled the tools components from my CD, but now in my wizards menu I
don't get the Setup one showing at all (used to be off the "All Wizards"
submenu).
I have had a bit of a look at the evaluation version of Install Shield
Express for VFP but it doesn't seem to have the option to run a post
executable.
What suggestions are out there for this sort of install without spending
thousands on advanced install programs.
Thanks in advance, Grant.
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| Stefan Wuebbe 2006-04-04, 3:30 am |
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"Grant" <grant_ahead@hotmail.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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> It appears VFP 9 doesn't have this setup wizard anymore. Is this correct?
Yes.
> I have had a bit of a look at the evaluation version of Install Shield Express for VFP
> but it doesn't seem to have the option to run a post executable.
I believe you can do so in InstallShield Express via "Customize the Setup
Appearance" -> "Setup Complete Success".
hth
-Stefan
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| Leonid 2006-04-04, 3:30 am |
| http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...KB;EN-US;316907
Leonid
"Grant" <grant_ahead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:ubi23B6VGHA.4596@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> We are migrating our code to VFP 9.1 (from VFP 6.5). We used to use the
> VFP setup wizard to install or update our apps in our client's machines.
> What we used to do is install it into a temp folder then run post
> executable to sort out where they really should go (often to a folder on a
> mapped network drive). We used an ini file left in a standard place to
> figure this out. We used to automate this setup wizard using macro's &
> timers etc to run the wizard steps through with different sets of apps &
> data, a bit fragile but it worked! We have a number of different update
> or install setups that users can download and run, or that we burn to a
> CD.
>
> It appears VFP 9 doesn't have this setup wizard anymore. Is this correct?
> I tried running it but it wanted a FPSKCO32.DLL file which was only found
> in my VFP 6 Wizards folder. I tried using this but it complained about
> reading the dependency file, then saying I needed to reinstall something.
> I then reinstalled the tools components from my CD, but now in my wizards
> menu I don't get the Setup one showing at all (used to be off the "All
> Wizards" submenu).
>
> I have had a bit of a look at the evaluation version of Install Shield
> Express for VFP but it doesn't seem to have the option to run a post
> executable.
>
> What suggestions are out there for this sort of install without spending
> thousands on advanced install programs.
>
> Thanks in advance, Grant.
>
>
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| Lee Mitchell 2006-04-04, 11:34 am |
| Hi Grant:
The link Leonid sent you is what you need.
If you are new to using InstallShield, the resources in this article should
be useful:
320152 INFO: Resources for InstallShield Express for Visual FoxPro
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;EN-US;320152
I hope this helps.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Sincerely,
Microsoft FoxPro Technical Support
Lee Mitchell
*-- VFP9 HAS ARRIVED!! --*
Read about all the new features of VFP9 here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vfoxpro/
*--Purchase VFP 9.0 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/PRODUCTS/i...cid=54787e64-52
69-4500-8bf2-3f06689f4ab3&type=ovr
Keep an eye on the product lifecycle for Visual FoxPro here:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeselectindex
- VFP5 Mainstream Support retired June 30th, 2003
- VFP6 Mainstream Support retired Sept. 30th, 2003
> We are migrating our code to VFP 9.1 (from VFP 6.5). We used to use the
> VFP setup wizard to install or update our apps in our client's machines.
> What we used to do is install it into a temp folder then run post
> executable to sort out where they really should go (often to a folder on
a
> mapped network drive). We used an ini file left in a standard place to
> figure this out. We used to automate this setup wizard using macro's &
> timers etc to run the wizard steps through with different sets of apps &
> data, a bit fragile but it worked! We have a number of different update
> or install setups that users can download and run, or that we burn to a
> CD.
>
> It appears VFP 9 doesn't have this setup wizard anymore. Is this
correct?
> I tried running it but it wanted a FPSKCO32.DLL file which was only found
> in my VFP 6 Wizards folder. I tried using this but it complained about
> reading the dependency file, then saying I needed to reinstall something.
> I then reinstalled the tools components from my CD, but now in my wizards
> menu I don't get the Setup one showing at all (used to be off the "All
> Wizards" submenu).
>
> I have had a bit of a look at the evaluation version of Install Shield
> Express for VFP but it doesn't seem to have the option to run a post
> executable.
>
> What suggestions are out there for this sort of install without spending
> thousands on advanced install programs.
>
> Thanks in advance, Grant.
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| Thanks for all this guys, it has been very helpful. Regarding the
instructions on how to edit the Default.msi file with Orca: Where is this
file? Should it be IsScript.msi instead?
On another track, is it OK to still use VFP 6 setup wizard to install apps
built in VFP 9? Do I just need to put the VFP 9 runtime files in the right
place? Is there any registry entries or tricky things that need to be done?
Regards
Grant
"Lee Mitchell" <Leemi@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:Tk9K5h$VGHA.5252@TK2MSFTNGXA01.phx.gbl...
> Hi Grant:
>
> The link Leonid sent you is what you need.
>
> If you are new to using InstallShield, the resources in this article
> should
> be useful:
>
> 320152 INFO: Resources for InstallShield Express for Visual FoxPro
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;EN-US;320152
>
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights.
>
> Sincerely,
> Microsoft FoxPro Technical Support
> Lee Mitchell
>
> *-- VFP9 HAS ARRIVED!! --*
> Read about all the new features of VFP9 here:
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/vfoxpro/
>
> *--Purchase VFP 9.0 here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/PRODUCTS/i...cid=54787e64-52
> 69-4500-8bf2-3f06689f4ab3&type=ovr
>
> Keep an eye on the product lifecycle for Visual FoxPro here:
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeselectindex
> - VFP5 Mainstream Support retired June 30th, 2003
> - VFP6 Mainstream Support retired Sept. 30th, 2003
>
> a
> correct?
>
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| Lee Mitchell 2006-04-06, 8:29 pm |
| Hi Grant:
Yes, the file name is probably wrong. This is an older article.
You have VFP 9.0, right? If so, you can use the InstallShield 5.0 to run a
post setup exe using the Custom Actions option. No need to edit any files;
just use the interface. Look at the InstallShield Help file topic "Custom
Actions."
I guess you can use the old VFP 6.0 Setup Wizard to install the runtime
files. However, nothing in VFP 6.0 is supported any longer. You could
also do a manual XCOPY deployment to get the runtime files on the machine.
As long at you get the VFP9r.dll, VFP9renu.dll, MSVCR71.dll and GDIPLUS.dll
files in the folder with the custom exe then it should work.
I hope this helps.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Sincerely,
Microsoft FoxPro Technical Support
Lee Mitchell
*-- VFP9 HAS ARRIVED!! --*
Read about all the new features of VFP9 here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vfoxpro/
*--Purchase VFP 9.0 here:
http://www.microsoft.com/PRODUCTS/i...cid=54787e64-52
69-4500-8bf2-3f06689f4ab3&type=ovr
Keep an eye on the product lifecycle for Visual FoxPro here:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeselectindex
- VFP5 Mainstream Support retired June 30th, 2003
- VFP6 Mainstream Support retired Sept. 30th, 2003
>Thanks for all this guys, it has been very helpful. Regarding the
>instructions on how to edit the Default.msi file with Orca: Where is this
>file? Should it be IsScript.msi instead?
>On another track, is it OK to still use VFP 6 setup wizard to install apps
>built in VFP 9? Do I just need to put the VFP 9 runtime files in the
right
>place? Is there any registry entries or tricky things that need to be
done?
>Regards
>Grant
"Lee Mitchell" <Leemi@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:Tk9K5h$VGHA.5252@TK2MSFTNGXA01.phx.gbl...
> Hi Grant:
>
> The link Leonid sent you is what you need.
>
> If you are new to using InstallShield, the resources in this article
> should
> be useful:
>
> 320152 INFO: Resources for InstallShield Express for Visual FoxPro
> http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;EN-US;320152
>
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights.
>
> Sincerely,
> Microsoft FoxPro Technical Support
> Lee Mitchell
>
> *-- VFP9 HAS ARRIVED!! --*
> Read about all the new features of VFP9 here:
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/vfoxpro/
>
> *--Purchase VFP 9.0 here:
>
http://www.microsoft.com/PRODUCTS/i...cid=54787e64-52
> 69-4500-8bf2-3f06689f4ab3&type=ovr
>
> Keep an eye on the product lifecycle for Visual FoxPro here:
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeselectindex
> - VFP5 Mainstream Support retired June 30th, 2003
> - VFP6 Mainstream Support retired Sept. 30th, 2003
>
> a
> correct?
>
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