Creating a Dynamic Link
Project:The procedure for creating dynamic file links differs, depending on which project type you are using. Note that parts of the procedure apply to the following Windows Installer–based projects:
Parts of the procedure apply to the following InstallScript-based projects:
You can use the Files and Folders view to create a dynamic link.
To create a dynamic link:
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In the View List under Application Data, click Files and Folders. |
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In the View Filter list, select the feature that should contain components with the dynamically linked files. |
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Ensure that components are displayed in the Destination computer’s folders pane. |
If components are not displayed: In the Destination computer’s folders pane, right-click Destination Computer and click Show Components (in Windows Installer–based projects) or Show Components and Subfolders (in InstallScript-based projects).
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For a Windows Installer–based project: right-click a component and click Dynamic File Linking. The Component Properties dialog box opens, and the File Linking tab is displayed. |
For an InstallScript-based project: right-click a component and click File Linking. The Link Type dialog box opens.
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Define the dynamic link and click OK. |
Tip:You can also use the Components view to add dynamic file links. For more information, see Adding Dynamic File Links to Components.