Archive: Updating files in an install file without remaking the nsi.
Updating files in an install file without remaking the nsi.
Hello, I've had NSIS on my system for a while, and played with it a few times, but I've hit a problem. Is it possible to add/update files in your install file without remaking the whole thing? This would be helpful, as I am using NSIS to distribute files that are frequently updated, and I don't want to remake my installer each time there is an update. Is there an easy way to do this? If so, how? Thanks for any help.
It's not possible to modify the installer itself, but you could create an installer which uses external files, e.g. from a zip or cab archive, then you could update the archives containing the files without needing to modify the installer.
Vytautas :D
That defeats my purpose, the installer is meant to replace the zip file I use now, I suppose I can just remake the installer each time, with my registry stuff saved in a different file for copy/pasting.
i have an installer that downloads parts from the internet (to make sure they are up-to-date) and installs them
Nadrew, why would it defeat your purpose? The installer can still do all of the extracting using ZipDLL for example.