[DUG] Vista help

[Ross Levis]

I would probably have to start using scripts in Inno Setup (which I 
haven't used at all) to establish a unique folder in the Application 
Data folder which matches the installation folder.

eg.  If the user installs the app to Program Files\Station 1\MyAppName 
and another one to Program Files\Station 2\MyAppName, a corresponding 
set of folders will have to be created in the Application Data folder.

I don't think this is possible without extracting most of the path using 
string manipulation.  Let me know otherwise.

It would also be inconvenient for some users.  Currently they can 
install the software on a new PC and copy the entire folder structure 
from one PC to another, and it will work.  Splitting up the data from 
the programs makes this twice as hard so more support time required no 
doubt.

Cheers,
Ross.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Eggleton" <paule at cjntech.co.nz>
To: "NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List" <delphi at ns3.123.net.nz>
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 3:39 PM
Subject: RE: [DUG] Vista help


Ross Levis wrote on Thursday, 15 March 2007 3:32 p.m.:
> I considered using the Common Application Data area but this will be
> too difficult when there are multiple installations of my app on the
> same PC, which is a common occurence.

Why is it too difficult exactly?

The Application Data directory when used properly is a good idea, IMO.
It means that people are much more likely to be able to back up their
settings successfully for all applications.

Cheers,
Paul

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