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Creating and Defining a Custom Path Variable
InstallShield 2015
Project: This information applies to the following project types:
The Path Variables view is where you create and define standard path variables, environment path variables, and registry path variables.
To create and define a path variable:
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Do one of the following: |
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In QuickPatch projects: In the View List under Patch Settings, click Path Variables. |
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In all other project types: In the View List under Media, click Path Variables. |
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Do one of the following: |
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To create a standard path variable, click the New Path Variable button. |
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To create an environment variable, click the arrow next to the New Path Variable button, and then click Environment. |
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To create a registry variable, click the arrow next to the New Path Variable button, and then click Registry. |
InstallShield adds a new row at the bottom of the view.
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Complete each of the settings in the new row as needed. |
For descriptions of each column, see Path Variables View.
Tip: To override the value of a user-defined path variable, an environment variable, or a registry value for a particular release at build time, use the Path Variable Overrides setting on the Build tab for that release. To learn more, see Build Tab for a Release.
See Also
Standard Path Variables
Registry Path Variables
Environment Path Variables