I cannot suggest a solution for the patch problem you currently have, but I might be able to suggest an alternative. I was unable to use the pure WiX patching technique, as I was attempting to patch a file in a merge module. The WiX help describes two methods of patch generation, the first WiX only (using pyro and torch), the second using patch creation properties. I was successfully able to generate a patch using this method.
Using an administrative install from the original, and one from the patch, you can then generate a patch with the following commands: candle -o %PATCH%.wixobj PatchCreation.wxs light -o %PATCH%.pcp %PATCH%.wixobj msimsp -s %PATCH%.pcp -p patch/%PATCH%.msp -l %PATCH%.log I was able to build the sample patch as outlined in the help, then extend/modify the patch creation file to suit. good luck, bill -- View this message in context: http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/Assistance-with-creating-a-patch-tp7579419p7579692.html Sent from the wix-users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
