InstallShield 11
Because the file size of many of the redistributables is so large, some that are available for use in your projects are not added to your computer when you install InstallShield. However, these redistributables are still available for download from the Internet to your computer. In addition, a newer version of a redistributable that you have on your computer may be available for download.
You can identify the status of a redistributable by its icon. Following is a list of the possible icons in the Redistributables view (or in InstallScript projects, the Objects view) and a description of each:
| Icon | Project Type | Description |
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Windows Installer, InstallScript | This object is installed on your computer. |
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Windows Installer | This object is not installed on your computer but it is available for download. |
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Windows Installer | An old version of this object is installed on your computer. A new version is available for download. |
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Windows Installer, InstallScript | This merge module is installed on your computer. |
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Windows Installer | This merge module is stored in a repository and is available for inclusion in your project. For more information about repositories, see Using a Repository to Share Project Elements. |
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Windows Installer, InstallScript | This merge module is not installed on your computer but it is available for download. |
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Windows Installer | An old version of this merge module is installed on your computer. A new version is available for download. |
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Windows Installer | This setup prerequisite is installed on your computer. |
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Windows Installer | This setup prerequisite is not installed on your computer but it is available for download. |
If you add to your Windows Installer project a redistributable that is not installed on your computer, one or more build errors are generated when you build a release. To eliminate the build errors, either remove the redistributable from your project or download it before rebuilding the release. If a redistributable is not installed on your computer, Needs to be downloaded is specified in the Location column for that redistributable.
InstallShield does not permit you to add a redistributable to your InstallScript project if it is not installed on your computer.
See Also
Adding Merge Modules and Objects to Your Project
Downloading Redistributables to Your Computer
Managing the Redistributables Gallery
Determining the Files in a Merge Module