distribution naming/versioning

[mzimmers]

Is there a way to embed the version number into the name of the top-level folder containing the distro? Or do I have to manually rename it?

Also, can I change the "cvidistkit" that is prepended to the folder name?

Thanks.

[Wolfgang]

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Is there a way to embed the version number into the name of the top-level folder containing the distro? Or do I have to manually rename it?

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To my knowledge you have to rename the folder manually.

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Also, can I change the "cvidistkit" that is prepended to the folder name?

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Yes, you can rename it, but the next distribution kit you generate again will be called cvidistkit

If you want this behavior changed you can suggest it here

[Wolfgang · Accepted solution]

I have to correct my previous statements: while it is not possible to include the file or product version in the folder name, it is possible to include the installer version. Checking auto-increment for the installer version will avoid overwriting the old folder.

This setting is found in the Edit Installer dialogue on the General page: for the output directory certain placeholders can be used such as %version for the installer version.

Sorry for the confusion...

[mzimmers]

Hey, Wolfgang. That is EXACTLY what I was looking for.

I knew there was something like placeholders, but I didn't know the term for them. Is there a list of those available somewhere? Help didn't reveal much.

Thanks!

[Wolfgang]

Puh, I am relieved, my mistake is eliminated 

Yes, there is a list in the help, you won't believe it

To get there: Build / Edit Distributions, on the General Tab press the Help button...

You can use the following variables in the path:

• %name—The application name
• %version—The version of the installer, specified in n.n.nformat
• %major—The major version of the installer
• %minor—The minor version of the installer
• %maint—The maintenance version of the installer
• %lang—The installer dialog box language, such as English

[mzimmers]

Slick. This is great. Thanks again, Wolfgang.