Multiple CD install?

WesleyPerkins · 27th September 2005, 03:10

I have an install package that comes out to about 800 MB. Is there an option whereby I can split this into two CD sized files and have the package prompt the user to switch CDs as necessary?

Thanks,
Wesley

Takhir · 27th September 2005, 06:37

May be last versions can more, but what I remember from earlier discussions:
Not implemented as a base option, but you can create empty installer (without files) that copies itself to temporary folder on the target computer as a first step, re-run this copy with parameter (so installer can understand that first step already done), and make installation using CopyFiles instruction (instead of File). You don't need compression this way.
Files set auto-split to few CDs is not implemented too, so you must calculate files size for every CD.

27th September 2005, 03:10	#1
WesleyPerkins Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1	Multiple CD install? I have an install package that comes out to about 800 MB. Is there an option whereby I can split this into two CD sized files and have the package prompt the user to switch CDs as necessary? Thanks, Wesley

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27th September 2005, 06:37	#2
Takhir Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 1,222	May be last versions can more, but what I remember from earlier discussions: Not implemented as a base option, but you can create empty installer (without files) that copies itself to temporary folder on the target computer as a first step, re-run this copy with parameter (so installer can understand that first step already done), and make installation using CopyFiles instruction (instead of File). You don't need compression this way. Files set auto-split to few CDs is not implemented too, so you must calculate files size for every CD.