Adding an Instance to a Product Configuration

InstallShield 2016

Project • This information applies to Basic MSI projects.

For information on multiple-instance support for InstallScript projects, see Running an InstallScript Installation Multiple Times.

When you are configuring multiple instances for your product in InstallShield, you need to add and define one instance for each instance to be installed, in addition to the base instance that is permitted by your base installation package. In InstallShield, instances are defined at the product configuration level. Each instance that you create corresponds with a different instance transform that InstallShield creates at build time.

Note • Do not add an instance for the base instance that is permitted by your installation package. Your installation does not need an instance transform for this instance.

To add an instance to a product configuration:

InstallShield adds a new instance with a number as the name of the instance. In addition, InstallShield adds the ProductCode property, with a new GUID value, to the pane on the right.

Once you have added an instance, you need to set its properties. For more information, see Setting Properties for an Instance.

Tip • When InstallShield adds the new instance to the Instances explorer, you can enter a new name for the instance, or right-click the instance later and then click Rename. For information on naming an instance, see Naming an Instance.

See Also

Configuring Multiple Instances in InstallShield

Multiple Instances Tab for a Product Configuration

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