Using Variable Data Types in Registry Data

InstallShield 2026 Express Edition

Project:This information applies to Express projects.

InstallShield allows you to use variable data types or properties when creating registry data for your installation project.

To use INSTALLDIR as a variable in the registry:

1.

In the Project Assistant, open the Application Registry page.

2.

Select Yes to indicate that you want to configure the registry data that your application will install.

3.

Right-click HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, point to New, and select Key.

4.

Name the key Installation Location.

5.

Right-click the Installation Location key, point to New, and select String Value.

6.

Name the string value My Installation Location.

7.

Double-click the My Installation Location key. The Edit Data dialog box opens.

8.

In the Value Data field, type [INSTALLDIR].

At run time, the value of [INSTALLDIR] is replaced with the installation directory.