Adding New Tables Through the Direct Editor

InstallShield 2025

Project: This information applies to the following project types:

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Basic MSI

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DIM

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InstallScript MSI

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Merge Module

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MSI Database

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MSM Database

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QuickPatch

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Transform

InstallShield lets you add tables to your project file (.ism) or Windows Installer database (.msi, .msm, or .mst).

To add a new table through the Direct Editor:

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In the View List under Additional Tools, click Direct Editor.

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Right-click the Tables explorer and then click Add Table. The Create Table Wizard opens.

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Complete all of the panels in the wizard.

Windows Logo Guideline:The Windows logo program requires that you avoid naming a custom table with the MSI (in uppercase, lowercase, or mixed-case letters). The MSI prefix is reserved for future use in new standard properties and tables.

See Also

Create Table Wizard

Direct Editor