Path Variable Recommendation Dialog Box

InstallShield 2016

If you have selected the Always display the Path Variable Recommendation dialog to me option on the Path Variables tab of the Options dialog box, InstallShield displays the Path Variable Recommendation dialog box every time you associate a new source folder with your installation project.

The dialog box is also displayed if you selected the Always recommend path variables option on the Path Variables tab of the Options dialog box and one of the following is true:

Dialog Options

Use the following path variable-based folder representation for the source folder

This option provides suggested path variables or path variable combinations for you to use instead of an absolute path. For example, if you have a path variable called <MyFiles> that points to C:\Work\Files and you add a file to your installation from C:\Work\Files\Images, it is recommended that you use <MyFiles>\Images rather than the full hard-coded path C:\Work\Files\Images.

This option is available only if InstallShield can recommend a path variable for the source folder.

Create a new path variable

To create a path variable for the source folder in which your files are located, select the Create a new path variable option. Selecting this option creates a standard path variable that is mapped to the folder in which your new files are located. Enter the new variable path name in the Path Variable Name box.

Caution • Do not enclose the path variable’s name in angle brackets. InstallShield automatically adds the angle brackets when you click OK.

Use the following absolute path

If you do not want to use a path variable to represent a particular link, select the Use the following absolute path option. The absolute path to your source folder appears below this button.

See Also

Using Path Variables

Path Variables View

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