Types of Path Variables
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| • | Advanced UI |
| • | Basic MSI |
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| • | InstallScript |
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| • | InstallScript Object |
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InstallShield includes support for several types of path variables:
| • | Predefined Path Variables |
| • | Standard Path Variables |
| • | Registry Path Variables |
| • | Environment Path Variables |
Predefined path variables define standard Windows directories; this type of variable cannot be renamed or modified. The standard, registry, and environment types of path variables are custom variables that you can create and define as needed.
See Also
Path Variables Tab (on the Options dialog box)