installer, set a link from file extension to a program

[jan91]

hello,

I´m looking for a posibility to bring the Labview installer to set a link for a file extension (*.lvm) to a windows program (f.e. windows editor), so that a doubleclick starts it.

I know, that this could be done by hand but I´m looking for automatic facility inside the labview installer.

Some users are "overextended" to do this manualy.

Is this posible with the Labview installer ?

jan91

[smercurio_fc]

This seems to be a variation of the question the poster asked here.

Not sure where somebody is supposed to respond. 

Message Edited by smercurio_fc on 11-10-2009 09:01 AM

[F._Schubert]

On Win, this is managed by a registry key. So you need to Create that key either during installation (I'm not sure if the installer supports this) or you check at startup of your program if the key exists and otherwise ask the user if you might create that linke (consider they might prefer other software for *.lvm).

To find the appropiat key, search the registry for an App that is assigned to some extensions (e.g. LabVIEW). You will find a list with all extensions that have an assignment on your machine.

Felix