Objects View

InstallShield 2023

Project:The Objects view is available in the following project types:

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InstallScript

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InstallScript Object

Note that you can use the Redistributables view to add merge modules to Basic MSI and InstallScript MSI projects.

The Objects view lets you add InstallScript objects and third-party merge modules to your projects.

Merge Modules

A merge module (or .msm file) contains all of the logic and files needed to install distinct pieces of functionality. For example, many applications require Microsoft Visual Basic run-time .dll files. Instead of having to include the file in a component and figure out its installation requirements, you can simply attach the Visual Basic Virtual Machine merge module to one of your project’s features.

Note:Many of the merge modules included in the Objects view are authored by Microsoft or another third party. InstallShield distributes these modules as a courtesy to assist you in creating your installation project. However, InstallShield cannot modify or fix any problems that may exist within third party-authored modules. You are encouraged to contact the vendor regarding issues with specific third party-authored modules.

InstallScript Objects

InstallShield enables you to create your own InstallScript objects that can be used in any of your installation projects or distributed for use by other installation developers.

Redistributables Gallery

Because the file size of many of the redistributables is so large, some that are available for use in your projects are not added to your computer when you install InstallShield. However, these redistributables are still available for download from the Internet to your computer.