Importing Tables with the Direct Editor

InstallShield 2025

Project: This information applies to the following project types:

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

You can use the Direct Editor to import a table (.idt file) into your InstallShield project file (.ism) or Windows Installer database (.msi, .msm, or .mst).

To import a table (.idt file) using the Direct Editor:

1. In the View List under Additional Tools, click Direct Editor.
2. Right-click the Tables explorer and click Import Table.
3. Select the table that you want to import.
4. Click Open.

InstallShield imports the table into your project or database.