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Custom Action Templates

Templates let you reuse predefined groups of actions across projects. They simplify repetitive workflows by offering ready-made solutions you can import in one click.

Importing a Template

Section titled “Importing a Template”

  1. Open the Custom Action Manager.

  2. Navigate to Action Tools > Action Templates.

    Accessing the Templates Menu

  3. Select a template from the list — each includes a title and description.

    Template list

  4. Click OK to import its actions into the selected event.

Built-in Templates

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Enable Silent Mode

Activates silent mode (no dialogs) using the /s command-line switch.

Set Language from CLI

Configures the language using the LCID value.

Register File Association

Associates a file extension with your software.

Retrieve Windows Version

Gets the version and build number of Windows 10/11.

Check Minimum Windows

Verifies the end user’s system meets a required Windows version.

Creating Custom Templates

Section titled “Creating Custom Templates”

  1. Export actions — in the Custom Action Editor, use Action Tools > Export Actions and save as XML.

    Exporting actions

  2. Add metadata — open the XML file and add template nodes:

    <pbgroup>
      <templatename>Register File Association</templatename>
      <templatedesc>Registers a file association for .ext files.</templatedesc>
      ...

  3. Place the file — move the XML to one of the template directories below, then click Refresh List.

Template Directories

Section titled “Template Directories”
LocationPath
ApplicationPaquet Builder\Actions
User profile%APPDATA%\GDG Software\Paquet Builder\Actions

Sharing Templates

Section titled “Sharing Templates”

Share your templates with the community on the GDG Software Forum.

Section titled “Related Pages”
Custom Action Manager Organize and manage actions.
Custom Actions Overview How the action system works.
Action Catalog Full list of all built-in actions.