Installshield Quick Patch Custom Action
For one of our product, we deployed two quick patches to update few files. Recently, to overcome an issue in the product we needed to include a new custom action in the patch. As adding a custom action is not possible in case of quick patch we had to create a full patch instead (through Patch Design View in Install Sheild). Now the problem we are facing is, though it shows installation of new patch is successful, updates of the new patch do not get reflected in the target system. My question, is it possible to apply a full patch over a system that has quick patches already installed.
This question comes up a lot with Basic MSI projects. You need to create a patch, but you don't know whether you should use a Standard Patch or a Quick Patch. A Standard Patch is a streamlined mechanism for updating earlier versions of a Windows Installer installation package, thereby updating the application. Patches only contain the changed data between the versions to be updated. Windows Installer patches have the.msp filename extension. A Quick Patch is a specific type of project that is recommended for shipping small, single updates to your users.
Applying a Patch (created through Patch Design View) over previous Quick. To overcome an issue in the product we needed to include a new custom action in the patch. Feb 03, 2006 Does anyone know how to add a custom action to a quick patch?:). Quick patch custom action? Quick Navigation InstallShield 11 Express Top. I'm using InstallShield and trying to execute a shell script (Custom Action) when my setup.exe is in Major upgrade mode. I'm kind of sure that the setup indeed runs. Hi, We are trying to use Quick Patch technology to create patch fro our exising MSI installation. At the end of the upgrade we want MSP patch to execute special.
Quick Patches do not provide as much flexibility to you, the installation developer. They are more restrictive. So, if your patch requires more extensive changes, such as the addition of custom actions or the changing of.ini data, then you would want to use a standard patch. Satmap Maps Crack here.
Personally, since I know how to do both, I prefer to always use standard patches. Hopefully, this brief post will give you a clue as to which one to use for your specific need. Ultimately, you should try both for yourself, and then decide.