RE: empty files in executable

2004-01-23 Thread Lewis Drake
Rather than creating directories in the installer, I have found that it is more convenient to create any needed directory within the LV program when it tries to write to any paths that don't exist. I have a generic VI (Build Directory Path.vi) that I use whenever I write to a file. It automatical

RE: empty files in executable

2004-01-22 Thread brtcsp
Create a dummy file such as "Readme.txt" in the directories that you want to create. Open the app builder and go to the support files tab click on "Add Support Files" and select the dummy files that you created. Then these files will be part of the installation and will be placed in the neede

RE: empty files in executable

2004-01-21 Thread Tim Streeter
Hi Dan, Or you could create a batch file that will create the directories you want, include it in your installation and then tell the installation to run it. Tim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 21 January 2004 10:14 a.m. To: [EMAIL P

RE: empty files in executable

2004-01-20 Thread Ed Dickens
One option would be to create a small VI that would create the directories for you, build this into an executable and include it with your distribution. Then in the App builder dialog, on the Installer Settings tab, hit the Advanced button, check the Run Executable after installation box and enter