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WixSharp: Is it Possible to set the Product(Msi)-Name dynamic?

for my WPF-Project I want to create an installer with WixSharp. But I also want to install the same Project with different Names and configuration-files (DEV, TEST, LIVE).

Is this possible and how?
Do I need different Project-Guid's for each Installation?
If it's not possible: Is there a workaround?

Thx

Solution

  • Yes, it's possible for Wix & Wixsharp. What's you needs:

    1. Add CustomAction before ValidateProductID
    2. Change ProductName property in the session

    CustomAction managed code example:

    new ManagedAction(
    RenameProductName,
    Return.ignore,
    When.Before,
    Step.ValidateProductID,
    Condition.Always)
    {
        Impersonate = false,
        ActionAssembly = System.Reflection.Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().Location
    };

    CustomAction code source:

    [CustomAction]
public static ActionResult RenameProductName(Session session)
{
    session["ProductName"] = "My new product name";
    return ActionResult.Success;
}