CopyFile problems

Potz · 18th August 2006, 13:20

I am having trouble copying files. I have looked at help from the NSIS User Manual and this forum but it looks like I am doing the right thing. Here is my code for it.

!define FileCopy

CopyFiles "$INSTDIR\IWARN.bat" "$DESKTOP"

Comperio · 18th August 2006, 14:44

Seems your code should work. But, a few things you might look at:
- Does the user have the ability to write to the desktop?
- Does the file "IWARN.BAT" exist in $INSTDIR? (you might want to place a messagebox just before the file copy as a troubleshooting step to make sure $INSTDIR and $DESKTOP are set to where you think they should be.)

And what is the purpose of having ${FileCopy}? It doesn't seem to be used in your example.

Potz · 18th August 2006, 15:00

I know I have been moving things around with $INSTDIR and $DESKTOP so that shouldn't be a problem. I know the file exists and it is writable to desktop.

what I am trying to do is move a shortcut from the $INSTDIR and put it on the desktop. I was trying to figure out how to use the CreateShortCut option but I figured if I already have one I can just have it moved.

Afrow UK · 18th August 2006, 15:16

CopyFiles "$INSTDIR\IWARN.bat" "$DESKTOP\IWARN.bat"

Or

Rename "$INSTDIR\IWARN.bat" "$DESKTOP\IWARN.bat"

-Stu

Comperio · 18th August 2006, 16:33

Looking at the docs, CopyFiles shouldn't need you to specify a destination file name (just the folder). Have I missed something?

Potz · 18th August 2006, 16:43

Ok it works now. I guess when I had the files unzip there were other folders made and I didn't realize it. Thanks for your help. you are right about not having to specify a destination file name. But I think you can if you want to rename it.

18th August 2006, 13:20	#1
Potz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 71	CopyFile problems I am having trouble copying files. I have looked at help from the NSIS User Manual and this forum but it looks like I am doing the right thing. Here is my code for it. !define FileCopy CopyFiles "$INSTDIR\IWARN.bat" "$DESKTOP"

18th August 2006, 15:16	#4
Afrow UK Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 8,216	CopyFiles "$INSTDIR\IWARN.bat" "$DESKTOP\IWARN.bat" Or Rename "$INSTDIR\IWARN.bat" "$DESKTOP\IWARN.bat" -Stu Need an installer? http://www.afrowsoft.co.uk

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18th August 2006, 14:44	#2
Comperio Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 737	Seems your code should work. But, a few things you might look at: - Does the user have the ability to write to the desktop? - Does the file "IWARN.BAT" exist in $INSTDIR? (you might want to place a messagebox just before the file copy as a troubleshooting step to make sure $INSTDIR and $DESKTOP are set to where you think they should be.) And what is the purpose of having ${FileCopy}? It doesn't seem to be used in your example.

18th August 2006, 15:00	#3
Potz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 71	I know I have been moving things around with $INSTDIR and $DESKTOP so that shouldn't be a problem. I know the file exists and it is writable to desktop. what I am trying to do is move a shortcut from the $INSTDIR and put it on the desktop. I was trying to figure out how to use the CreateShortCut option but I figured if I already have one I can just have it moved.

18th August 2006, 16:33	#5
Comperio Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 737	Looking at the docs, CopyFiles shouldn't need you to specify a destination file name (just the folder). Have I missed something?

18th August 2006, 16:43	#6
Potz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 71	Ok it works now. I guess when I had the files unzip there were other folders made and I didn't realize it. Thanks for your help. you are right about not having to specify a destination file name. But I think you can if you want to rename it.