Re: [WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there?
XSLPattern was the draft standard for XPath who's largest implementation was released as part of IE (either 5 or 6, I'd have to go look it up). By the time standardization of XPath 1.0 was complete (including separating the XSLT and XPath languages, which were not separate at the time of the draft), several changes had occurred altering the syntax on many (but not all) queries. The only processor still in production implementing the obsolete draft is MSXML3, which XmlFile and XmlConfig use. Unfortunately when XmlFile was added to WiX, that history must not have been known/understood or I believe they would have simply hardcoded the pattern to use. MSXML3 couldn't default to the current standard because of legacy code in use. All newer MSXML releases use XPath exclusively, as does the .NET implementation. I wrote a little tool to MSI-format-ify strings that I can use to convert my tested XPath into what I need to place into my WiX. One of these years I'll clean up that code and contribute it to the OSS universe... Blair -Original Message- From: Dan Gough [mailto:goug...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:44 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there? Thanks, although I have it working now without setting the SelectionLanguage, I did try that out when debugging. I assume they are very similar if my XPath pattern match works as expected even when parsed as XSLPattern. On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 3:20 AM, Blair os...@live.com wrote: In your XmlFile elements make sure you set @SelectionLanguage to XPath. The obsolete XSLPattern default value uses a now obsolete predecessor to XPath for the pattern matching. Blair -Original Message- From: Dan Gough [mailto:goug...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:43 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: [WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there? Hi, I've successfully set up a few xml file configuration items using the XmlFile element, but I have an instance that is not working as expected, hopefully somebody out there can help! This is a cut down sample of my xml file: ?xml version='1.0'? evidence_gatherer evidence evidence_type type=notification xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type evidence_type type=ts_feature xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type /evidence /evidence_gatherer And this is my WiX markup: util:XmlFile Id=Notif Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='notif icatio n'[/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#notification_sql.xsl]/ util:XmlFile Id=Feat Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='ts_feature' [/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#ts_feature_sql.xsl]/ The result I get is that both statements end up selecting the same first node (where type='notification'), which ends up being left set to the value of the last operation. I believe I am correctly escaping the square brackets above. If I try to refer to them in order, e.g. /evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[1]/xslt_sql, that does not work either. Have I stumbled upon a bug (I'm using v3.6) or are my XPath statements wrong? Thanks, Dan -- -- -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users -- RSA(R) Conference 2012 Mar 27 - Feb 2 Save $400 by Jan. 27 Register now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev2 ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users -- Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there?
Thanks, although I have it working now without setting the SelectionLanguage, I did try that out when debugging. I assume they are very similar if my XPath pattern match works as expected even when parsed as XSLPattern. On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 3:20 AM, Blair os...@live.com wrote: In your XmlFile elements make sure you set @SelectionLanguage to XPath. The obsolete XSLPattern default value uses a now obsolete predecessor to XPath for the pattern matching. Blair -Original Message- From: Dan Gough [mailto:goug...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:43 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: [WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there? Hi, I've successfully set up a few xml file configuration items using the XmlFile element, but I have an instance that is not working as expected, hopefully somebody out there can help! This is a cut down sample of my xml file: ?xml version='1.0'? evidence_gatherer evidence evidence_type type=notification xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type evidence_type type=ts_feature xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type /evidence /evidence_gatherer And this is my WiX markup: util:XmlFile Id=Notif Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='notificatio n'[/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#notification_sql.xsl]/ util:XmlFile Id=Feat Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='ts_feature' [/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#ts_feature_sql.xsl]/ The result I get is that both statements end up selecting the same first node (where type='notification'), which ends up being left set to the value of the last operation. I believe I am correctly escaping the square brackets above. If I try to refer to them in order, e.g. /evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[1]/xslt_sql, that does not work either. Have I stumbled upon a bug (I'm using v3.6) or are my XPath statements wrong? Thanks, Dan -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users -- RSA(R) Conference 2012 Mar 27 - Feb 2 Save $400 by Jan. 27 Register now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev2 ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users -- Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there?
In your XmlFile elements make sure you set @SelectionLanguage to XPath. The obsolete XSLPattern default value uses a now obsolete predecessor to XPath for the pattern matching. Blair -Original Message- From: Dan Gough [mailto:goug...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:43 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: [WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there? Hi, I've successfully set up a few xml file configuration items using the XmlFile element, but I have an instance that is not working as expected, hopefully somebody out there can help! This is a cut down sample of my xml file: ?xml version='1.0'? evidence_gatherer evidence evidence_type type=notification xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type evidence_type type=ts_feature xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type /evidence /evidence_gatherer And this is my WiX markup: util:XmlFile Id=Notif Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='notificatio n'[/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#notification_sql.xsl]/ util:XmlFile Id=Feat Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='ts_feature' [/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#ts_feature_sql.xsl]/ The result I get is that both statements end up selecting the same first node (where type='notification'), which ends up being left set to the value of the last operation. I believe I am correctly escaping the square brackets above. If I try to refer to them in order, e.g. /evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[1]/xslt_sql, that does not work either. Have I stumbled upon a bug (I'm using v3.6) or are my XPath statements wrong? Thanks, Dan -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users -- RSA(R) Conference 2012 Mar 27 - Feb 2 Save $400 by Jan. 27 Register now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/rsa-sfdev2dev2 ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
[WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there?
Hi, I've successfully set up a few xml file configuration items using the XmlFile element, but I have an instance that is not working as expected, hopefully somebody out there can help! This is a cut down sample of my xml file: ?xml version='1.0'? evidence_gatherer evidence evidence_type type=notification xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type evidence_type type=ts_feature xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type /evidence /evidence_gatherer And this is my WiX markup: util:XmlFile Id=Notif Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='notification'[/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#notification_sql.xsl]/ util:XmlFile Id=Feat Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='ts_feature'[/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#ts_feature_sql.xsl]/ The result I get is that both statements end up selecting the same first node (where type='notification'), which ends up being left set to the value of the last operation. I believe I am correctly escaping the square brackets above. If I try to refer to them in order, e.g. /evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[1]/xslt_sql, that does not work either. Have I stumbled upon a bug (I'm using v3.6) or are my XPath statements wrong? Thanks, Dan -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there?
D'oh - solved. I was incorrectly escaping the square brackets, using a forward slash instead of a backslash! All working great now. Dan On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM, Dan Gough goug...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I've successfully set up a few xml file configuration items using the XmlFile element, but I have an instance that is not working as expected, hopefully somebody out there can help! This is a cut down sample of my xml file: ?xml version='1.0'? evidence_gatherer evidence evidence_type type=notification xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type evidence_type type=ts_feature xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type /evidence /evidence_gatherer And this is my WiX markup: util:XmlFile Id=Notif Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='notification'[/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#notification_sql.xsl]/ util:XmlFile Id=Feat Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='ts_feature'[/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#ts_feature_sql.xsl]/ The result I get is that both statements end up selecting the same first node (where type='notification'), which ends up being left set to the value of the last operation. I believe I am correctly escaping the square brackets above. If I try to refer to them in order, e.g. /evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[1]/xslt_sql, that does not work either. Have I stumbled upon a bug (I'm using v3.6) or are my XPath statements wrong? Thanks, Dan -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] XmlFile element issues - any XPath experts out there?
Yeah, XPath is horrid in those attributes given the escaping necessary to pass through to MSI. Sadly, two languages designed in completely different silos whose special characters collided really badly. sigh/ On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 8:20 AM, Dan Gough goug...@gmail.com wrote: D'oh - solved. I was incorrectly escaping the square brackets, using a forward slash instead of a backslash! All working great now. Dan On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM, Dan Gough goug...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I've successfully set up a few xml file configuration items using the XmlFile element, but I have an instance that is not working as expected, hopefully somebody out there can help! This is a cut down sample of my xml file: ?xml version='1.0'? evidence_gatherer evidence evidence_type type=notification xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type evidence_type type=ts_feature xslt_sqlUPDATEME/xslt_sql /evidence_type /evidence /evidence_gatherer And this is my WiX markup: util:XmlFile Id=Notif Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='notification'[/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#notification_sql.xsl]/ util:XmlFile Id=Feat Action=setValue ElementPath=/evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[/[]@type='ts_feature'[/]]/xslt_sql File=[#evidence_gatherer.xml] Value=[#ts_feature_sql.xsl]/ The result I get is that both statements end up selecting the same first node (where type='notification'), which ends up being left set to the value of the last operation. I believe I am correctly escaping the square brackets above. If I try to refer to them in order, e.g. /evidence_gatherer/evidence/evidence_type[1]/xslt_sql, that does not work either. Have I stumbled upon a bug (I'm using v3.6) or are my XPath statements wrong? Thanks, Dan -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users -- virtually, Rob Mensching - http://RobMensching.com LLC -- Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure costs. Try it free! http://p.sf.net/sfu/Citrix-VDIinabox ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
