MSI Log File Tab

Project:This information applies to the following project types:

Basic MSI
InstallScript MSI

The MSI Log File tab on the Settings dialog box enables you to create a log file that you can use when you are running your installation from within InstallShield. In addition, this tab lets you select the type of information that you would like written to the log file.

MSI Log File Tab Settings

Setting

Description

MSI Log File Options

Select the check boxes for the types of messages that you want to be displayed in your log file. When you select a check box, the corresponding argument is added to the MsiExec.EXE Command-Line Arguments box.

MsiExec.EXE Command-Line Arguments

Enter the command-line arguments that you would like to pass to MsiExec.exe when your installation is run. When check boxes are selected in the MSI Log File Options area, the corresponding command-line parameters are added to this box.

Log File

Type the name of the log file that will be created when your installation is run.

Project:For InstallScript MSI projects, you need to type the full path to the log file in this box.