Associating ODBC Resources with Features

InstallShield 2019

Project • This information applies to the following project types:

Like most of the data in your project, ODBC resources must be associated with a feature. When the feature is installed to the target system, the ODBC resource is installed as a part of the feature.

After you choose to install a driver, DSN, or translator for installation, the Features list is enabled on the right side of the ODBC Resources explorer. Select all of the features to which the ODBC resource belongs. InstallShield creates a new component and associates it with each selected feature. The resource will be installed only once even if it is associated with multiple features, but the resource cannot be installed if none of its features is installed.

In an InstallScript MSI project, if no other feature exists, the resource is added to the DefaultFeature. In a Basic MSI project, if a feature does not exist when you add an ODBC resource to your installation, the Create a New Feature dialog box is displayed. This dialog box prompts you to create a feature. If only one feature is associated with an ODBC resource, it cannot be deselected until you select at least one additional feature.

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