09-29-2011 03:09 PM
I'm using LV 2010. I have some files stored in, what in W7 is the ProgramData folder. In the installer, I show these files are to go into the Public Application Data folder. This is determined in the app using the GetSystemDirectory.vi. This translates to ProgramData folder on W7. Anyway, I want to install another file to the Public Documents folder (using the same GetSystemDirectory.vi). I don't see where I should tell the installer to place the file. Anyone know? I have a list of...
[All Users Desktop]
[LabVIEW 2010 Examples]
[LabVIEW 2010 Help]
[LabVIEW 2010 Instruments Drivers]
[LabVIEW 2010 Palettes]
[LabVIEW 2010 Run-Time]
[LabVIEW 2010 User Libraries]
[LabVIEW 2010]
[Personal]
[Program Files Common]
[Program Files] - my application is located here
[Public App Data] - my public application data files are located here
[System]
[Temp]
[Windows Volume]
[Windows]
I don't have a category for public documents that I can see. A second question, what is the difference between Program Files and Program Files Common?
Thanks.
09-29-2011 04:09 PM
Folder that don't start with "LabVIEW" are MSI folders. These are defined by Microsoft. The "Program Files Common" refers to the "Common Files" folder inside of "Program Files". You can also see the list here: http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/811FACF92E678065862576660077CE21. There is no shortcut for the "Public Documents" folder accessible from the NI installer.
09-29-2011 04:12 PM
With no shortcut, then I'm forced to install it manually when the program runs? I see that as my only option.
04-18-2014 10:17 AM
YEah kind of annoying. They should provide a shortcut to PUBLIC DOCUMENTS in this list.