Run one install from another with parameters

Archive: Run one install from another with parameters

romko2004
8th October 2004 14:37 UTC

Run one install from another with parameters
Hello All

Task:
two installs with gui
case 1:
one run another and second must run in silent mode without gui and returns code (Success or Failed) to fist

case 2:
second check if fist setup exist and add files
in this case second HAS gui

How to run one install from another and check return code?
How to run install with gui and without gui? Command parameters? like this
setup2.exe /silentmode=On
setup2.exe /silentmode=Off

Yathosho
8th October 2004 16:46 UTC

you just need to combine GetParameters with SetSilent.

romko2004
9th October 2004 11:55 UTC

Originally posted by Yathosho
you just need to combine GetParameters with SetSilent.

What about Return code in second installer to check successful installation?

kichik
10th October 2004 15:23 UTC

See appendix D, section 2 in the documentation. With the latest CVS version you can also set your own return code.

romko2004
11th October 2004 09:49 UTC

Originally posted by kichik
See appendix D, section 2 in the documentation. With the latest CVS version you can also set your own return code.

Section D?
Useful information and some common words about error level. What do you mean?

kichik
11th October 2004 11:42 UTC

The error level is the return code.