Leaving Files Uncompressed in a Disk Image

InstallShield 2022

Project:This information applies to InstallScript projects.

To place some or all features’ files uncompressed in the disk image, use the Media Layout panel in the Release Wizard:

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Launch the Release Wizard and navigate to the Media Layout panel.

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Do either of the following:

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To place all features’ files uncompressed in the disk image: Select the CDROM Folder(s) option. All features’ files are placed in the disk image in the folders specified by the features’ CD-ROM Folder properties. If no folder is specified for a feature, that feature’s files are placed in the root of the disk image.

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To place some features’ files uncompressed in the disk image:

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Select the Custom option, and then click Next. The Custom Media Layout panel opens.

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In the Features in cabinets box, select or clear the check boxes next to the features. If a feature’s files are stored in cabinet files, clear the check box. If a feature’s files should be placed in the disk image in the folder specified by the feature’s CD-ROM Folder property, select the check box. If no folder is specified, that feature’s files are placed in the root of the disk image.

Tip:If you want most of your features stored in cabinet files, click Clear All and then select the features to be placed uncompressed in the disk image. Conversely, if you want most of your features placed uncompressed in the disk image, click Select All and then clear the check boxes for the features to be stored in cabinet files.

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Complete the Release Wizard.

Note:Regardless of whether you selected Yes or No for the Compressed setting of a feature’s component, by selecting the uncompressed (CD-ROM folder) option for the feature, its files will be uncompressed on the distribution media.