File Linking Tab

InstallShield 2022 » Component Properties Dialog Box

Project:This information applies to the following project types:

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Basic MSI

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DIM

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InstallScript MSI

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Merge Module

The File Linking tab on the Component Properties dialog box shows all of the settings for your dynamic link.

Settings on the File Linking Tab of the Component Properties Dialog Box

Setting	Description
Source	This column shows where the source files are stored. A path variable is typically used.
Include Subfolders	This column indicates whether InstallShield should dynamically link the files in each subfolder. For information on how InstallShield creates components for the dynamically linked files in subfolders, see Determining the Appropriate Component Creation Method for Dynamically Linked Files.
Self-Register	This column indicates whether you want InstallShield to self-register every file in the dynamic link. If the file are part of a 64-bit component and the Self-Register column indicates Yes for a dynamic link, the installation performs 64-bit self-registration on the target system. For more information, see Targeting 64-Bit Operating Systems.
Create Components	This column indicates how you want InstallShield to create the components when it adds the dynamic files to your release at build time. The valid options are: • Best Practice—InstallShield adheres to best practices when creating components for the dynamically linked files. • By Directory—InstallShield creates one component for each folder and subfolder. To learn about these two methods, see Determining the Appropriate Component Creation Method for Dynamically Linked Files.
Details	This column indicates the filter criteria for including files in and excluding files from the dynamic link.

Tip:Note the following guidelines for working with the File Linking tab:

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To add a new dynamic link, click the New Link button. InstallShield displays the Dynamic File Link Settings dialog box.

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To modify the settings for an existing link, select the link and then click the Modify button. InstallShield displays the Dynamic File Link Settings dialog box.

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To remove a link and its associated dynamically linked files, select the link and then click the Delete button.

See Also

Dynamic File Linking

Component Properties Dialog Box

Dynamic File Link Settings Dialog Box