Understanding the File Properties Pane: A Comprehensive Guide

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Registration
• Using Advanced Installer
  • GUI
  • Working with Projects
  • Installer Project
    * Product Information
    * Resources
    * Files and Folders
    * Files
    * File Properties Dialog
    * File Properties Tab
    * File Operations Tab
    * File Version Tab
    * Registration Tab
    * App-V Options Tab - File Properties Dialog
    * Multiple Files Properties Tab
    * File Picker Dialog
    * Add Dependencies Dialog
    * Temporary Files
    * File Operations
    * Folders
    * Permissions Tab - Installer Project
    * Shortcuts
    * Shortcuts
    * INI Files
    * XML Files
    * JSON Files
    * Text File Updates
    * Windows Libraries
    * Tiles
    * Java Products
    * Registry
    * File Associations
    * Assemblies
    * Drivers
    * Services
    * Package Definition
    * Requirements
    * User Interface
    * System Changes
    * Server
    * Custom Behavior
  • Patch Project
  • Merge Module Project
  • Updates Configuration Project
  • Windows Store App Project
  • Modification Package Project
  • Optional Package Project
  • Windows Mobile CAB Projects
  • Visual Studio Extension Project
  • Software Installer Wizards - Advanced Installer
  • Visual Studio integration
  • Alternative to AdminStudio/Wise
  • Replace Wise
  • Migrating from Visual Studio Installer
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Shell Integration
  • Command Line
  • Advanced Installer PowerShell Automation Interfaces
• Features and Functionality
• Tutorials
• Samples
• How-tos
• FAQs
• Windows Installer
• Deployment Technologies
• IT Pro
• MSIX
• Video Tutorials
• Advanced Installer Blog
• Table of Contents

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File Properties Tab

File

The “Name” text field shows the name under which the file is installed. It is of PseudoFormatted type, and you can localize its value. Also, you can use the “Source Path” field to edit the path of the file to be included in the install package. Click on the[… ] button to change it.

Paths Per builds

Configure the source path for each build usingChange… hyperlink button.

Reset the source path to the default one by clicking onReset hyperlink button or reset the source paths for all builds using Reset All hyperlink button.

Attributes

The attributes are initialized when the file is added for the first time to the installation from the source file’s attributes on disk. To override them, click on the appropriate checkboxes.

If a file marked as vital is not installed correctly, the installation stops and rolls back.

Signature

Specify whether you want to digitally sign the selected file by using the certificate you specified in the “Digital Signature” page. The file will be automatically added to the “Files Configured for Signing” list on the same page.

Before enabling this option, you should assure the certificate supports signing the file type.

Digitally signing a .XAP file requires Silverlight installed on your development machine.

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