Search and Update XML Files
Use the Advanced Installer support to create, update or remove elements, attributes and comments inside XML files or to perform custom searches in the XML files already present on the target system. The XML Editor and XML Search features allow you to:
- update one or more configuration or regular XML files without deleting their previous versions
- deploy an application which requires collecting user specific information, like username or password
- perform various install operations based on the content of an installed XML file
Creating
an XML Search
Follow the introductory tutorial to create a
working sample
XML Editor
It helps you modify the contents of an XML file from the installation package. With the XML Editor you can create a new file or import an existing one from your development machine, organize or localize elements, attributes and even comments.
Create or Update XML Files
Create an XML file from scratch or update an existing XML file on the target machine.
Opt for safety measures like aborting the installation or restoring the file's original state in case of an error. Backups are a plus.
Configure XML Elements, Attributes and Comments
Create, update or remove XML entries at install, uninstall or both.
Windows Installer formatted references (properties, files, folders) for element text and attribute values simplify work even more.
XML Compare
Import and compare different versions of XML files using the Compare functionality and easily inspect the new and changed elements.
XML Search
Use multiple locators in a single XML Search to have your installer perform complex parsing. Retrieve information with criteria ranging from:
- Attribute name
- Attribute value
- Element text
- Element has index in parent
XML Test
All XML related operations can be tested from the Advanced Installer GUI, prior to building the installation package.
