Adding Qualifiers to ComponentIDs

InstallShield 2026

Project: This information applies to the following project types:

• Basic MSI
• DIM
• InstallScript MSI
• Merge Module
• MSI Database
• MSM Database
• Transform

Each componentID must have at least one qualifier. When you create a componentID, by default it has a qualifier. To rename this qualifier, right-click it and click Rename.

To add a new qualifier:

1. In the View List under Organization, click Setup Design (for installation projects only) or Components.
2. In the explorer, expand the component, and under Advanced Settings, select Publishing. The Publishing explorer appears in a separate pane.
3. In the Publishing explorer, right-click the componentID and click New Qualifier. InstallShield creates a new qualifier with a default name.
4. Type a name for the qualifier.

See Also

Specifying Publishing Information

Publishing Settings