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InstallShield 2026 » Export Components Wizard

Project: This information applies to the following project types:

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

The Export Components Wizard simplifies the process of exporting components from a file type (.ism, .msi, .msm) to any existing project or a new one altogether. A common use of this wizard includes exporting components to merge modules.

Note:The Export Components Wizard does not let you export components from an .msi or .msm file to an .ism file. It also does not let you export from an .ism file to an .msi or .msm file.

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