Specifying the File Format of QuickPatch Projects: XML or Binary

InstallShield 2023

Project:This information applies to the QuickPatch projects.

You can specify the file format of a QuickPatch project to be either Binary or XML.

To specify the file format of a QuickPatch project:

In the View List under Patch Settings, click General Information.

In the General Information explorer, select Build Settings.

Open the Advanced tab.

Under General, set the Project File Format setting to one of the following:

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Binary—To save the .ism file as a database file, select this option. This format is best for the speed of opening and saving the project file. This is the default format for the current project type. If you select this project file format for the current project, you can modify the .ism file in a Windows Installer database editor. You can also modify the .ism file by using the Windows Installer API or its automation interface.

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XML—To save the .ism file as a hierarchical text-based format, select this option. This project file format is best for use with source code control systems. It enables you to modify the project file using XML tools.

Note:Both project file formats let you build releases from the command line.