SdExceptions

InstallShield 2015 » InstallScript Language Reference

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The SdExceptions function displays a message box that informs the end user that a shared, locked (in use), or read-only file has been encountered, and it offers appropriate options.

Syntax

SdExceptions (nExceptionType, szFilename);

Parameters

SdExceptions Parameters

Parameter

Description

nExceptionType

Specifies which type of file problem has been encountered. Pass one of the following predefined constants in this parameter:

• SHARED—A shared file’s reference count has been reduced to zero.
• READONLY—A read-only file has been encountered.
• LOCKED—A locked file has been encountered.

szFilename

Specifies the name of the file that caused the problem.

Return Values

SdExceptions Return Values

Return Value

Description

ERR_RETRY (4)

Indicates that the Retry button was selected.

ERR_IGNORE (5)

Indicates that the Ignore button was selected.

ERR_YES (6)

Indicates that the Yes button was selected.

ERR_NO (7)

Indicates that the No button was selected.

ERR_PERFORM_AFTER_REBOOT (100)

Indicates that the Reboot button was selected.

< 0

Indicates that the dialog could not be displayed.

Additional Information

The dialog that is displayed by this function cannot be displayed with a skin; it appears the same regardless of whether you have specified a skin.

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