Advanced Configuration File Functions

InstallShield 2020 ยป InstallScript Language Reference

The advanced configuration file functions provide the advanced developer greater flexibility and more control over system configuration files than do the Ez configuration file functions. To access and edit a system configuration file with these advanced functions, start by calling ConfigFileLoad. When you are finished editing the system configuration file, call ConfigFileSave to save your changes. Note that the functions ConfigGetFileName and ConfigSetFileName can be used with both advanced and Ez configuration file functions.

Advanced Configuration File Functions

Function

Description

ConfigAdd

Adds a statement to a system configuration file that has been loaded in memory.

ConfigDelete

Deletes an item from a system configuration file.

ConfigFileLoad

Loads a system configuration file into memory for editing.

ConfigFileSave

Saves a system configuration file that has been loaded into memory with ConfigFileLoad.

ConfigFind

Searches for an item in a system configuration file.

ConfigGetFileName

Retrieves the fully qualified name of default system configuration file.

ConfigGetInt

Retrieves a value from a system configuration file.

ConfigMove

Moves an item within a system configuration file.

ConfigSetFileName

Specifies the fully qualified file name of a system configuration file.

ConfigSetInt

Sets a value in a system configuration file.

Related Function

Related Function

Function

Description

SdShowFileMods

Creates a dialog displaying proposed file changes and offering options on how to proceed.