>So try this: An immediate CA after CostFinalize uses [!fileId] to get >the short path, chops off the filename, and sets another property to >just the directory, which you then use in an Environment element. Worth
>a shot. I think I've found an acceptable solution by creating the INSTALL dir folder in a CA so that the folder already exists when my other CA to get the 8.3 name is called. We copy files to the installation directory anyways, so we don't expect the folder to be removed on uninstall anyways (though I've got a RemoveFolder element in there, if that isn't redundant) >Otherwise, I don't see how to accomplish what you're trying to do. Other >than to suggest fixing broken software that requires a short path.<g> Ya caught that did ya? ;-) -- sig://boB http://bobs.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
