Copying a bunch of files

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mluggy2December 10, 2003 at 12:42 PM#

Copying a bunch of files

Hi there,

How can I copy a bunch of files, stored on 1 directory under my current .nsi file?

i.e -
myfile.nsi
res\res1.bmp
res\res2.dat
res\res3.txt

I'm looking for a function that will do, for every file on that list:
1) check if file exists
2) copy file if not exists

Is this possible?

Thanks!

Comm@nder21December 10, 2003 at 1:39 PM#

# set overwrite mode, used by the file-command

SetOverwrite off  # also available: on, ifnewer, ifdiff, lastused



Section "section1" s1

# set out-path to chosen directory

SetOutPath $INSTDIR

# copy files, using overwrite-setting

File /r ".\res\*.*"

SectionEnd

mluggy2December 10, 2003 at 1:45 PM#

Thanks!! However- how can I call this Section in a list loop, and/or by passing a parameter (filename)?

Thanks!

Comm@nder21December 10, 2003 at 1:50 PM#

why that?

the 'File' command copies all files itself.
and it doesnt overwrite any.

Joost VerburgDecember 10, 2003 at 2:59 PM#

The File commands can be used to specify a file on your system that should be included and extracted during installation.

It accepts wildcards so there is no need to create a list yourself.

mluggy2December 11, 2003 at 6:29 AM#

Thanks!

File "res\*"
Geez, that was easy :-)