It doesn't seem to work, it undefines the variable if the registry value doesn't exist.
So this is what I am trying: <Variable Name="Test" Type="numeric" Value="1" Persisted="yes" bal:Overridable="yes" /> <util:RegistrySearch Root="HKLM" Key="SOFTWARE\ACME" Value="Test" Variable="Test" /> It I run the bundle and look in the log I see this: [2080:1F4C][2012-10-30T14:49:33]: Initializing numeric variable 'Test' to value '1' But if the registry value doesn't exist at the end of the log file where the variables are listed "Test" is missing. As a workaround I am having to do this: <Variable Name="Test" Type="numeric" Value="1" Persisted="yes" bal:Overridable="yes" /> <util:RegistrySearch Root="HKLM" Key="SOFTWARE\ACME" Value="Test" Result="exists" Variable="TestSearch" /> <util:RegistrySearch Root="HKLM" Key="SOFTWARE\ACME" Value="Test" Variable="Test" Condition="TestSearch" /> Is this a bug? Neil -----Original Message----- From: Rob Mensching [mailto:r...@robmensching.com] Sent: 30 October 2012 13:55 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] util:RegistrySearch default value Does it work if you define the Variable and give it a value? The RegistrySearch runs later and should update it. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 3:05 PM, Neil Sleightholm <n...@x2systems.com>wrote: > Is it possible to set a variable to a default value if a registry > value doesn't exist when using the util:RegistrySearch in a bundle > like you can with Properties and RegistrySearch in an MSI? > > Neil > > Neil Sleightholm > X2 Systems Limited > n...@x2systems.com<mailto:n...@x2systems.com> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > -------- The Windows 8 Center - In partnership with Sourceforge Your > idea - your app - 30 days. > Get started! > http://windows8center.sourceforge.net/ > what-html-developers-need-to-know-about-coding-windows-8-metro-style-a > pps/ _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > -- virtually, Rob Mensching http://RobMensching.com LLC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Everyone hates slow websites. So do we. Make your web apps faster with AppDynamics Download AppDynamics Lite for free today: http://p.sf.net/sfu/appdyn_sfd2d_oct _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Everyone hates slow websites. So do we. Make your web apps faster with AppDynamics Download AppDynamics Lite for free today: http://p.sf.net/sfu/appdyn_sfd2d_oct _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users