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msi - Deployment Setup project for a custom Visual Studio Addin

I have developed a custom Add-In for Visual Studio (2008/2010). At this point I need to prepare a *.msi installation package for the add-in, with the 

Visual Studio Installer -> Setup Project.

I need a little guidance about the rules of setting up a deployment package for a custom VS addin. I have looked through the internet, but couldn't find some details.

For example:

How to set the: DefaultLocation [CommonAppDataFolder][ProductName]

Since the VS has already defined add-in paths where an add-in should be placed

Tools-> Options -> Enviroment -> Add-in/Macros Security

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how can i get the DefaultLocation from there or how to set it depending on VS version.

Tnx in advance.

Solution

  • To set DefaultLocation attribute you can try this:

    • select your setup project in Solution Explorer
    • click File System Editor icon on top of Solution Explorer
    • select Application Folder
    • in its Properties pane set the DefaultLocation attribute

    For other problems try asking more specific questions.