Specifying a Keyword in an .ini File

InstallShield 2016

Project • This information applies to the following project types:

Basic MSI
DIM
InstallScript MSI
Merge Module
MSI Database
MSM Database
Transform

This information does not apply to InstallScript projects; however, the InstallScript language includes .ini file functions for modifying .ini file data. You can use these functions in InstallScript projects.

The keywords in an .ini file are the lowest level of organization in the .ini file. Keywords store data that must persist between uses of an application.

Once you have added an .ini file to your project and set up one or more sections, you can add keywords to the sections and then configure the keyword’s properties. The properties of a keyword include the value for the keyword, as well as the action that should be performed (such as replace a data value or append to an existing data value).

To specify a keyword for an .ini file:

1. In the View List under System Configuration, click INI File Changes.
2. In the INI Files explorer, right-click a section and click Add Keyword.

InstallShield adds a keyword to the INI Files explorer. Configure the keyword’s settings in the right pane. For details about each setting, see Keyword Settings for an .ini File.

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