Hi, thanks for replying, i am using self extracting executable file, it extracts all the prerequisites, msi and setup file to a perticular location in temp folder. It is accessible and writing. no issues with the generation of log file. my only pending task is best way to show the log file link when installer fail/cancel/success cases. any thoughts/approaches are appreciated. Thanks, Loknath
---Message: 1 Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:51:43 -0700 From: Chad Petersen <chad.peter...@harlandfs.com> Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Show Installer Log file To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. <wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Message-ID: <cd87c532540af04f8fb086d0cc7808dffef...@pdx-srv-ex1.harlandfs.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I'd suggest taking one step back. You mention a log file created in the temp folder. Have you tried running your installer when the temp folder doesn't exist or the TEMP variable isn't defined? If you are calling MSIEXEC /L*v and wanting it to log to a TEMP folder I recommend you try it in these error conditions. MSIEXEC.EXE won't create the folder you want to log to if it doesn't exist. So, don't assume you will always be able to create a log file in the TEMP folder. Your MSI will simply fail if it can't create the log file. It will simply say "Error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified log file location exists and is writable." You can't really assume that any folder exists. If you want to log reliably you must ensure that the folder you want to use exists before running the MSIEXEC.EXE command. Just a word of caution. If I were to test what you are proposing on the surface I could break it in an instant. -----Original Message----- From: lokanath devineni [mailto:ldevin...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:14 AM To: WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Show Installer Log file Hello All, ? I want to show installer log file created in temp folder on error/cancel? and? final screen. what are the best ways to do this? ? Thanks in advance, ? Loknath ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EditLive Enterprise is the world's most technically advanced content authoring tool. Experience the power of Track Changes, Inline Image Editing and ensure content is compliant with Accessibility Checking. http://p.sf.net/sfu/ephox-dev2dev _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simplify data backup and recovery for your virtual environment with vRanger. Installation's a snap, and flexible recovery options mean your data is safe, secure and there when you need it. Data protection magic? Nope - It's vRanger. Get your free trial download today. http://p.sf.net/sfu/quest-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
