Syntax Punctuation Rules

InstallShield 2020 » InstallScript Language Reference

Like any programming language, InstallScript has syntax rules that regulate its usage. The basic syntax of InstallScript is similar to that of the C programming language.

The following punctuation reminders apply to all sections of the script:

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Most statements end with a semicolon (;). This includes many one-word statements, such as end;, exit;, and return;.

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Preprocessor statements—such as #define and #include—never end with a semicolon.

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The keywords program, endprogram, and begin are placed on separate lines by themselves and receive no punctuation. The function line that begins each function block receives no punctuation.

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End a label, such as start: or starthere:, with a colon (:).

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Enclose parameter lists within parentheses. Separate multiple parameters with commas.