Flavien
(Getting the hang of it)
2008-05-19 02:01 PM
HOWTO: Package KiXtart and KiXforms for internal distribution

Zip containing all the required files: package-kixtart-kixforms-msi-wix.zip

Procedure:
1. Create a folder, for example C:\kix460, where you will copy all the required files.

2. Download the latest release of the Windows Installer XML (WiX) toolset from sourceForge (WiX v3, Wix-3.0.xxxx.0.msi) and install it.

3. Download and extract KiXtart 4.60. Put kix32.exe and wkix32.exe in C:\kix460.

4. Download and extract KiXforms Classic 2.46. Put kixforms.dll in C:\kix460.

5. Download and extract package-kixtart-kixforms-msi-wix.zip. Put the files in C:\kix460.

You should now have these files in C:\kix460:
  • kix32.exe
  • wkix32.exe
  • kixforms.dll
  • kixtart.application.ico
  • kixtart.document.ico
  • build_msi_from_wxs.cmd
  • kixtart_kixforms_460.wxs


6. Run build_msi_from_wxs.cmd and you will get kixtart_kixfroms_460.msi, 454 KB.

Features:
  • The MSI created is 100% compliant (validate all ICEs), has no interface (except a progress bar) and can be repaired and uninstalled.
  • It supports upgrade but no downgrade.
  • It is displayed in Add and remove Programs with a new application icon.
  • Scripts with extension .kix and .kx have a new document icon. Actions are not changed and no default action are associated to prevent security risks.
  • The files (exe and dll) are copied in %SystemRoot% to support legacy scripts.


Note: Ce tutorial est aussi disponible en français sur mon site: http://www.cyann.net/2008/05/29/package-kixtart-kixforms-msi-wix/


JochenAdministrator
(KiX Supporter)
2008-05-20 10:22 PM
Re: HOWTO: Package KiXtart and KiXforms for internal distribution

Oi Flavien,

Most Impressive Comeback after almost 4 1/2 years. Ever!

Is it save to download the stuff?


Flavien
(Getting the hang of it)
2008-05-25 05:35 PM
Re: HOWTO: Package KiXtart and KiXforms for internal distribution

Content moved to my blog: http://www.cyann.net/2008/05/29/package-kixtart-kixforms-msi-wix/

Flavien
(Getting the hang of it)
2008-05-25 05:39 PM
Re: HOWTO: Package KiXtart and KiXforms for internal distribution

Jochen, could move this to the KiXtart FAQ & How to's section as it is not related to COM?

Thanks!


JochenAdministrator
(KiX Supporter)
2008-05-26 03:40 PM
Re: HOWTO: Package KiXtart and KiXforms for internal distribution

Nope, sorry.
I'm just a poor lonesome libmod and a long way from home ;\)