We have successfully built and utilized a "MST" file when deploying our RTM
version of our product.  A separate MST file is built for each of our
separate environments .. Dev, Integration, and Production.  We use the
following command to pass in this transform file:

msiexec -i Product.msi -l *xv -log Product.Deploy.log
TRANSFORMS=DevEnvSettings.mst

We now have a need to patch the product.  The patch contains updates to 2-3
files and some updates to existing web.config files.  The patch also
contains a new dialog box used during installation.  The patch also needs
new TRANSFORMS, which have been added to our existing DevEnvSettings.mst
file.

When I attempt to install the MSP, I get an error stating it cannot find the
existing web.config file.  I have seen this in the past, and it means that
msiexec cannot find the TRANSFORMS.  I have attempted to run this command:

msiexec.exe /p Patch.msp /l*vx Patch.log REINSTALL=ALL REINSTALLMODE=omus
TRANSFORMS=DevEnvSettings.v1.0.1.mst

I assume this is not the correct way to pass in TRANSFORMS to a patch .. it
doesn't work :(  DevEnvSettings.v1.0.1.mst contains all TRANSFORMS needed
for the RTM version, and any new ones needed for the patch.

I've read that I "may" need to create an administrative install on the RTM
version and an admin install on the QFE (Patch) version .. then make use of
MSIMSP.exe to create the MSP.  I have also attempted to use the method
outlined in the WiX documentation entitled .. Patch Building -> Using Purely
WiX.

My main question is .. how do I get the TRANSFORMS into the patch?

Thanks,
- Troy
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