Types of Path Variables
Project:This information applies to the following project types:
| • | Advanced UI |
| • | Basic MSI |
| • | DIM |
| • | InstallScript |
| • | InstallScript MSI |
| • | InstallScript Object |
| • | Merge Module |
| • | QuickPatch |
| • | Suite/Advanced UI |
InstallShield includes support for several types of path variables:
| • | Predefined Path Variables |
| • | Standard Path Variables |
| • | Registry Path Variables |
| • | Environment Path Variables |
Predefined path variables define standard Windows directories; this type of variable cannot be renamed or modified. The standard, registry, and environment types of path variables are custom variables that you can create and define as needed.