.NET Tab

The .NET tab on the Options dialog box is where you specify preferences for .NET projects. It is also where you specify the location of the Regasm.exe and InstallUtilLib.dll files, which are utilities that are included with the .NET Framework. These utilities are used for COM interop and .NET custom actions.

.NET Tab Settings

Setting

Project Type

Description

Default .NET Scan at Build Component Setting

Basic MSI, InstallScript MSI

In this list, select how the .NET Scan at Build setting should be configured for new components. This applies to components that are automatically created when you add files to your project.

.NET Framework File Locations

Basic MSI, InstallScript MSI

Regasm.exe and InstallUtilLib.dll are utilities that are included with each version of the .NET Framework. Specify the path for the directory that contains the version of these files that you want to use at build time for releases that include .NET installer classes and COM interop.

• 32-Bit Location—Type the path or browse to the location of Regasm.exe and InstallUtilLib.dll.
• 64-Bit Location—This option is disabled if you are using InstallShield on a 32-bit system. If you are using InstallShield on a 64-bit system, type the path or browse to the location of Regasm.exe and InstallUtilLib.dll.

Note:In order to configure these options, you must be running InstallShield with administrative privileges. If you do not have administrative privileges, these options are disabled. To learn more, see Launching InstallShield with vs. Without Administrative Privileges.