Adding a Custom File to an Installation Database

The Files box lets you add to the installation database external program files that are frequently required by users. You can add mini program files such as e-mail, drawing and graphics files, or other executable files that users need to carry out routine tasks.

To add a file:

1. In the Files pane, click Add. A standard Windows Open dialog box appears.
2. Select a file in the dialog box and click OK. The Add/Modify File dialog box opens.
3. From the drop-down list, select a destination path folder. This folder can be a Windows Systems folder, a Hummingbird folder, or a custom folder, depending upon where you want to store the file.
4. If you want to add the file to a subfolder within the destination folder, do the following:
5. 1. Click Add Sub Folder. The Add Custom Directory dialog box opens.
   2. In the New Directory Name box, type the name you want to assign the new subfolder and click OK. If the subfolder name exceeds 8 characters or has a space, you must use the following format:

shortname|longname

where shortname is an 8.3 MS DOS file name for the subfolder name and longname is the full subfolder name.

Tip:  8.3 file names have a maximum of 8 characters optionally followed by a dot (.) and then a maximum of three characters. For example, you could use myfold~1 for My Folder.

5. From the Install With Feature drop-down list, select a feature or select Always to include this file with every installation and click OK. The Files box appears listing the added file.
6. If you want to add another file, repeat steps 1-5.

Related Topics

Creating Custom Folders

Files Options

Add/Modify File Dialog Box