%Systemdrive% or similiar for ini files?

[kukris]

Hi,

I have a ini file with a hardcoded setup destination like path=c:\bla. Is it possible to use variables like %systemdrive% for ini files? Or can I update ini files via a batch file?

I would really appreciate a solution for that

[mazin]

Here you go...

[kukris]

I thought that codes only work in inf files, but not in ini files???

I'll try it anyway, thanks.

[Br4tt3]

I thought that codes only work in inf files, but not in ini files???

I'll try it anyway, thanks.

Sorry, could not resist the temptation... ur nick sounds really funny in swedish!

Edited August 17, 2006 by Br4tt3

[mazin]

I thought that codes only work in inf files, but not in ini files???

I'll try it anyway, thanks.

Man, I'm sorry! I read it inf not ini.

Well, then you'd better use batch file. Here's an example.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

When I install Hex Workshop, I face a similar problem. I need to provide the absolute path where Hex Workshop should be installed.

I divide my SETUP.ISS into two parts: SET01.ISS and SET03.ISS

Then, I use a batch script to create SET02.ISS which contain the absolute path.

I, then, use the copy command to combine the three ISSs into a usable SETUP.ISS.

[installShield Silent]

Version=v5.00.000

File=Response File

[File Transfer]

OverwriteReadOnly=NoToAll

[DlgOrder]

Dlg0=SdWelcome-0

Count=5

Dlg1=SdLicense-0

Dlg2=SdAskDestPath-0

Dlg3=SdSelectFolder-0

Dlg4=SdFinish-0

[sdWelcome-0]

Result=1

[sdLicense-0]

Result=1

[sdAskDestPath-0]

----- This is a blank line (carriage return) -----

Result=1

[sdSelectFolder-0]

szFolder=Hex Workshop 4.2

Result=1

[Application]

Name=Hex Workshop 4.2

Version=4.23

Company=BreakPoint

Lang=0009

[sdFinish-0]

Result=1

bOpt1=0

bOpt2=0

echo szDir=%SystemDrive%\Program Files\BreakPoint Software\Hex Workshop 4.2>%SystemDrive%\Install\HW423\SET02.ISS

copy %SystemDrive%\Install\HW423\SET01.ISS+%SystemDrive%\Install\HW423\SET02.ISS+%SystemDrive%\Install\HW423\SET03.ISS %SystemDrive%\Install\HW423\SETUP.ISS >NUL

This is the resulting SETUP.ISS:

[installShield Silent]

Version=v5.00.000

File=Response File

[File Transfer]

OverwriteReadOnly=NoToAll

[DlgOrder]

Dlg0=SdWelcome-0

Count=5

Dlg1=SdLicense-0

Dlg2=SdAskDestPath-0

Dlg3=SdSelectFolder-0

Dlg4=SdFinish-0

[sdWelcome-0]

Result=1

[sdLicense-0]

Result=1

[sdAskDestPath-0]

szDir=C:\Program Files\BreakPoint Software\Hex Workshop 4.2

Result=1

[sdSelectFolder-0]

szFolder=Hex Workshop 4.2

Result=1

[Application]

Name=Hex Workshop 4.2

Version=4.23

Company=BreakPoint

Lang=0009

[sdFinish-0]

Result=1

bOpt1=0

bOpt2=0

Edited August 17, 2006 by mazin

[kukris]

@mazin

Thanks for your help that works great!

@Br4tt3

What's so funny about that name in Swedish? What does it sounds like?