Use [Property] in my managed code signature? Basic MSI

Question

I cant seem to figure out how to use my [MyProperty] property inside of the custom method signature. I have tried [MyProperty], "[MyProperty]", "MyProperty". ALl i am left with is the actual string being passed and NOT the value of the property. I have tried immediate execution and differed execution in various areas of the sequence but i have found no solution.

I have also tried the "CustomActionData" method from here with no success. Anyone have a solution?

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 24 '15 at 11:55

Check out how to build custom actions in C# for MSI installers.

This shows how to get a DLL that will run in a standard MSI, no matter if you build it with Wix, InstallShield or Advanced Installer. It also shows how to get/set properties.

Additional info:

try to use public properties and SecurePropertiesList
only immediate custom actions can get/set a property

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 26 '15 at 16:03

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I figured it out, my post is here with the explanation

answered Aug 26 '15 at 16:03

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Usually you at least upvote an answer that helps you(i.e. _use public properties_). That is the foundation of a free-open-high-quality knowledge base with so many contributors. – Bogdan Mitrache Aug 27 '15 at 06:18

Use [Property] in my managed code signature? Basic MSI

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