Specifying Command Verbs

InstallShield 2024

Project: This information does not apply to InstallScript or InstallScript Object projects.

By default, the verb open is added to your file extension.

To add a new verb and specify its properties:

1.

Open the Setup Design view (for installation projects only) or the Components view.

2.

In the explorer, expand the component.

3.

Click the Advanced Settings item to expand it.

4.

Click File Types. The File Types explorer opens.

5.

In the File Types explorer, right-click the extension and click New Verb. InstallShield creates a new verb with the default name New VerbN, where N is a unique number.

6.

Type the name of your new verb. You can use any of the canonical verbs, such as open, print, find, and properties.

7.

Select the new verb to edit its properties. Its property sheet opens to the right.