Build Automation
Updated: 21 May 2010 | 1 comment
I am using Wise Installation Studio and wish to automate the generation of patch builds.
I understand how to do this manually:
1) Run UpgradeSync
2) Run Patch Creation
Are these steps things that others have automated or is this just inherently a manual process?
If it can be automated then what approach/path should I take?
I do know that there is an OLE Automation model available but am confused because when I click a function in help they all seem to say "Not recommended for new automation development."
What am I missing?
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Patch automation
UpgradeSync is not a process that lends itself to automation, as it requires the user to make decisions when actions are required to complete the synchronisatoin process.
Is there any standardisation in your patch generation? For example, is it the same file being upgraded each time? Do you need your patches to be able to upgrade any previous version of the MSI, or just the last version?
The Windows Installer SDK has information on how the PCP file (which is used to generate a patch or MSP file) is structured, so that could be another channel for you to investigate for automation.
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