how to avoid adding product name to the end of the path

w9hly · 27th October 2006, 00:03

I have my product name attached to the path when using browse button to choose folder to install to. Found the note below but can't find a way of using it im my installer. Very new to NSIS. Attached is my .nsi file. Hints?

Function .onInit
; Must set $INSTDIR here to avoid adding ${MUI_PRODUCT} to the end of the
; path when user selects a new directory using the 'Browse' button.
StrCpy $INSTDIR "$PROGRAMFILES\${MUI_PRODUCT}"
FunctionEnd

Thank you, Varn

JasonFriday13 · 27th October 2006, 00:24

You will probably need to use InstallDir with a backslash at the end of the path:

code:
InstallDir "$PROGRAMFILES\${MUI_PRODUCT}\"

[edit] The attachment is lost if you preview your post, so preview your reply until you are happy with it, then add your attachment and post the topic/reply.[/edit]

w9hly · 27th October 2006, 02:07

Jason: The suggestion took care of the Product name at the end of the path. Thnaks! However, the data continues to be installed in the original folder, not the one chosen with the Browse button. I am attaching my .nis file if you care to view it.
Thank you, Vern

kichik · 27th October 2006, 02:23

You set the output path to a very specific directory and not the directory the user chose with:

code:
SetOutPath "$PROGRAMFILES\FRUPAC NetWare"

You should use:

code:
SetOutPath $INSTDIR

w9hly · 27th October 2006, 02:53

Fellow NSIS travelers: I love it. The response has been swift and terrific. Problem solved! Who would have thunk it in such short order. Needless to say, many many thanks.

27th October 2006, 00:03	#1
w9hly Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	how to avoid adding product name to the end of the path I have my product name attached to the path when using browse button to choose folder to install to. Found the note below but can't find a way of using it im my installer. Very new to NSIS. Attached is my .nsi file. Hints? Function .onInit ; Must set $INSTDIR here to avoid adding ${MUI_PRODUCT} to the end of the ; path when user selects a new directory using the 'Browse' button. StrCpy $INSTDIR "$PROGRAMFILES\${MUI_PRODUCT}" FunctionEnd Thank you, Varn

27th October 2006, 00:24	#2
JasonFriday13 Major Dude Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 916	You will probably need to use InstallDir with a backslash at the end of the path: code: InstallDir "$PROGRAMFILES\${MUI_PRODUCT}\" [edit] The attachment is lost if you preview your post, so preview your reply until you are happy with it, then add your attachment and post the topic/reply.[/edit] "Only a MouseHelmet will save you from a MouseTrap" -Jason Ross (Me) NSIS 3 POSIX Ninja Wiki Profile

27th October 2006, 02:23	#4
kichik M.I.A. [NSIS Dev, Mod] Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Israel Posts: 11,343	You set the output path to a very specific directory and not the directory the user chose with: code: SetOutPath "$PROGRAMFILES\FRUPAC NetWare" You should use: code: SetOutPath $INSTDIR NSIS FAQ \| NSIS Home Page \| Donate $ "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." -- Confucius

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27th October 2006, 02:53	#5
w9hly Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	Fellow NSIS travelers: I love it. The response has been swift and terrific. Problem solved! Who would have thunk it in such short order. Needless to say, many many thanks.