how to implement instaltype

6 posts

shekaraJune 15, 2023 at 5:20 PM#

how to implement instaltype

using nsis, i need to implement a silent install. i have 2 install types lets says laptop and desktop. if it is laptop, i have certain files that get installed, certain apps that installed, certain config i do. if it is desktop it is different set of files, different apps and configs. how do i achieve this using install type
i define two types insttype "laptop" insttype "desktop". i have many sections in installer which has to be set.. how to use this

AndersJune 16, 2023 at 6:23 PM#

Trigger based on command line switch? Answer file?

shekaraJune 21, 2023 at 12:33 PM#edited June 21, 2023 at 1:38 PM

i dont give user any control to select . something like reg or file identifier and then based on that select instatype

AndersJune 21, 2023 at 9:09 PM#

InstType "Full" IT_FULL
InstType "Minimal" IT_MIN
Section "Help"
SectionInstType ${IT_FULL} ${IT_MIN}
SectionEnd
Section "Bonus content"
SectionInstType ${IT_FULL}
SectionEnd
Function .onInit
IfSilent "" +2
    SetCurInstType ${IT_MIN}
FunctionEnd

shekaraJune 22, 2023 at 12:16 AM#

how to reach out for you not in forum?

AndersJune 22, 2023 at 3:15 PM#

We have a Discord but I'm not there every day.

Keeping it public on the forum is better, it helps everyone with the same problem.