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Custom Action Reference
Guidelines for Custom Action Location
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Open Document From Installed Files
This custom action opens a document installed by the installation. On the Open
Document From Installed Files dialog box, specify the name of the file to open from this
installation.
Tips
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Before you add this custom action, add the file to be called to the Files page in
Installation Expert.
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Shaded areas of MSI Script indicate restricted placement for this custom action;
because this custom action calls an installed file, it must run after files are installed.
See also:
Guidelines for Custom Action Location
on page 454
Pause Installation
This custom action temporarily stops a sequence from executing. After the specified
number of seconds, the sequence continues running.
This action must be placed in the Execute Deferred sequence.
Usage
Double-click the custom action and complete the dialog box:
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Seconds to Pause
Number of seconds for the sequence to pause.
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Progress Bar Text
Text to display in the progress bar during the pause. You cannot enter properties or
other formatted text. The field length is limited to 64 characters and two lines.
See also:
Guidelines for Custom Action Location
on page 454
Post Data to HTTP Server
This custom action posts information over the Internet to a Web server. Example: Use it
to record user registration information or other data.
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You must have an ASP or CGI program set up to accept data from HTTP POST
operations.
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The computer running the installation must have a valid Internet connection (such
as dial-up networking).
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If you place this action in the User Interface or Execute Immediate sequences, you
can use formatted text strings, such as [PROPERTY], in the Destination URL and
Text to Post fields. However, because of Windows Installer limitations, if you place
