Efficient File Handling Techniques on the File Explorer Interface

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• Introduction
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• Using Advanced Installer
  • GUI
  • Working with Projects
  • Installer Project
    * Product Information
    * Resources
    * Files and Folders
    * Files
    * Temporary Files
    * File Operations
    * File Removal Dialog
    * File Duplication Dialog
    * File Copy/Move Dialog
    * File Download Dialog
    * Extract Archive Dialog
    * Folders
    * Permissions Tab - Installer Project
    * Shortcuts
    * Shortcuts
    * INI Files
    * XML Files
    * JSON Files
    * Text File Updates
    * Windows Libraries
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    * Java Products
    * Registry
    * File Associations
    * Assemblies
    * Drivers
    * Services
    * Package Definition
    * Requirements
    * User Interface
    * System Changes
    * Server
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  • Patch Project
  • Merge Module Project
  • Updates Configuration Project
  • Windows Store App Project
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  • Windows Mobile CAB Projects
  • Visual Studio Extension Project
  • Software Installer Wizards - Advanced Installer
  • Visual Studio integration
  • Alternative to AdminStudio/Wise
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• Features and Functionality
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• Windows Installer
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• IT Pro
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File Operations in the Files And Folders Page

Creating a file removal operation

Use the [New File Operation ] toolbar button to select the “File Removal” menu or use the “New File Operation > File Removal” list context menu item. To change the removal properties use the File Removal Dialog .

Creating a file duplication operation

Use the [New File Operation ] toolbar button to select the “File Duplication” menu or use the “New File Operation > File Duplication” list context menu item. To change the duplication properties use the File Duplication Dialog .

Creating a file copy/move operation

Use the [New File Operation ] toolbar button to select the “File Copy/Move” menu or use the “New File Operation > File Copy/Move” list context menu item. To change the copy/move properties use the File Copy/Move Dialog .

Creating a file download operation

Use the [New File Operation ] toolbar button to select the “File Download” menu or use the “New File Operation > File Download” list context menu item. To change the download properties use the File Download Dialog .

Creating an extract archive operation

Use the [New File Operation ] toolbar button to select the “Extract Archive” menu or use the “New File Operation > Extract Archive” list context menu item. To change the extract properties use the Extract Archive Dialog .

To download and extract archive files at install time, configure aFile Download operation then add a new Extract Archive operation.

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Topics

• File Removal Dialog
  File removal settings
• File Duplication Dialog
  File duplication settings
• File Copy/Move Dialog
  Copy/Move file settings
• File Download Dialog
  File download settings
• Extract Archive Dialog
  Extract archive settings

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