General Tab for an XML Element

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Project: The XML File Changes view is available in the following project types:

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Basic MSI

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DIM

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InstallScript

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InstallScript MSI

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Merge Module

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MSI Database

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Transform

The General tab exposes the following settings for an XML element in the XML File Changes view.

Element Name

The element name represents the declared element type for the XML file.

When you type a value for this setting, you are creating a string entry and setting its initial value for all of the languages that are currently in the project. As an alternative to typing a new value, you can click the ellipsis button (...) next to this setting to select an existing string. For more information, see Using String Entries in InstallShield.

Attributes

Settings for XML Element Attributes

Setting

Description

Attribute

Enter the name of an XML element attribute to created, updated, or removed at run time. You can add Windows Installer properties for the attribute.

When you type a value for this setting, you are creating a string entry and setting its initial value for all of the languages that are currently in the project. As an alternative to typing a new value, you can click the ellipsis button (...) in this setting to select an existing string. For more information, see Using String Entries in InstallShield.

Value

Enter the value for the attribute type.

When you type a value for this setting, you are creating a string entry and setting its initial value for all of the languages that are currently in the project. As an alternative to typing a new value, you can click the ellipsis button (...) in this setting to select an existing string. For more information, see Using String Entries in InstallShield.

Operation

Select from the following run-time operations:

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Create—Adds the attribute to the element at run time.

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Remove—Removes the attribute from the element at run time.

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Append—Appends the attribute value that you specify to the end of the existing value.

Scheduling

Specify when to apply the attribute changes by selecting from the following scheduling options: Install, Uninstall, and Both.

Tip:You can use dynamic values from Windows Installer properties or text substitution to store different values into the XML file.