Updates Tab for a Release

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Project • The Update tab is available in the following project type:

Suite/Advanced UI

Additional project-specific differences are noted where applicable.

The Updates tab lets you configure settings for various tasks that you want InstallShield to perform before, during, or after builds.

The Updates tab settings are organized into the following main categories:

Enabling Downloadable Update Support
Configuring a Newer Version of Downloadable Updates
Configuring a Prompt Message
Adding Downloadable Update Support

Setting

Project Type

Description

Enable Updates

Suite/Advanced UI

Enable the downloadable update support for your Advanced UI or Suite/Advanced UI setup launcher.

Prompt User

Suite/Advanced UI

The end users receive an option to either download a newer version or skip and proceed with the current installation process.

Force Install

Suite/Advanced UI

The end users can forcibly download and install the new version of the Suite package (if available).

Prompt Message

Suite/Advanced UI

Enter the message you want to show the end users to download a newer version or skip and proceed with the current installation process.

Update URL

Suite/Advanced UI

If you want to make updates available for your Advanced UI or Suite/Advanced UI setup launcher for download; Specify the absolute path, including the file name.

For more information about updates for your Advanced UI or Suite/Advanced UI installation, including requirements for the update, see Supporting Downloadable Updates for an Advanced UI or Suite/Advanced UI Installation.