Defining the Install Sequence
InstallAnywhere 2024 R2
The Install view contains the install actions that take place during the step when the InstallAnywhere-generated installer deploys files to the target system. The Install view displays files and directories in the way that the installer deploys them on the target system. You can use the controls in the Install view to assign files, directories, and actions to either components or product features.
To define the installation sequence:
| 1. | Perform the steps in Adding Pre-Install Actions. The Install view on the Sequence page opens. The Install view defines the files to install, the folder location to install those files, and the order of the tasks that need to happen as the files are being installed. |
By default, the InstallAnywhere Install view has a folder named _$PRODUCT_NAME$_installation, which contains any InstallAnywhere uninstaller/maintenance mode actions, and a comment action with instructions that pertain to the uninstaller.
Actions (including, but not limited to, the installation of files) in the Install view occur in order with actions at the top of the installation occurring first.
| 2. | Leave the Uninstaller creation in its default place in the installation (although the folder structure can be changed). For organizational purposes, it is generally best to have the uninstaller creation action first. |
Tip:The Advanced Designer implements a drag-and-drop interface in many tabs and views. In the Install view, actions and files can be moved by selecting and dragging them. A dark underline appears in the location where the file or action will be placed.
| 3. | Click the Add Files button. The Add Files To Project dialog box opens. |
| 4. | Browse to the OfficeSuiteSourceFiles directory, which is located inside the InstallAnywhere installation directory. Two directories are listed: ImagesAndDocs and OfficeSuite2000. |
| 5. | Click Add All to add the ImagesAndDocs and OfficeSuite2000 subfolders of the OfficeSuiteSourceFiles folder. These folders are now listed in the Files to Add list. |
| 6. | Click Done. The selected folders are now listed in the Visual Tree in the Install view. |
You can expand or contract file trees within the Install view by clicking the “+” or “-” boxes at the apex of the tree branches. You can move objects up and down or into and out of subfolders in the file tree by highlighting the object, and using the right, left, up, and down arrows.
| 7. | Proceed with the instructions in Adding a LaunchAnywhere Executable to the Install Sequence. |