Variable-based paths
Use variables like %DESTPATH%\My Custom Path, %SYS%, %APPDATADIR%, or %MYDOCDIR%\My Software\Assets to target dynamic system locations.
Individual File Properties
While global settings define default behavior, you can override properties for individual files to place them in specific system directories, extract them conditionally, or prevent them from being uninstalled.
Accessing File Properties
Section titled “Accessing File Properties”- Open the File Manager.
- Select the file(s) to modify.
- Click Properties in the toolbar, or double-click / right-click for the context menu.
Customizing File Destination
Section titled “Customizing File Destination”By default, files extract to the Main Destination Folder. You can override this per file:
Runtime paths
Set the destination dynamically at runtime using Modify Variable or Ask User One Choice custom actions.
Override Archive Filename
Section titled “Override Archive Filename”By default, each file is stored inside the package using its source filename. The Archive Name tab of the File Properties dialog lets you ship a file under a different name, without having to keep a manually renamed copy of the source file.
Simple filename
Enter a plain filename (e.g. XlsPadlockDesigner.exe) to rename the file while keeping its computed folder. Typical use: ship an architecture-specific build such as XlsPadlockDesigner32.exe under the neutral name XlsPadlockDesigner.exe.
Relative path
Enter a path that contains a backslash (e.g. bin\Designer.exe) to set the exact location inside the archive. This overrides the global store path and relative path settings for that file.
Conditional File Extraction
Section titled “Conditional File Extraction”Control whether a file is extracted at runtime based on a variable value:
- In the File Properties editor, enter a Boolean variable name (e.g.
%EXTRACT_DOCS%). - Use Custom Actions earlier in the flow to set it to
1(extract) or0(skip).
Priority Rules
Section titled “Priority Rules”| Scenario | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Component variable only | File extracts if the component is selected |
| Conditional variable only | File extracts if the variable is 1 |
| Both defined | Conditional variable takes precedence: the file extracts if its variable is 1, even if the parent component is not selected |
Uninstaller Options
Section titled “Uninstaller Options”If you have enabled the Package Uninstaller, you can set “Do not remove the file” for user-generated data, log files, or shared components that should remain on the system after removal.
Reset Properties
Section titled “Reset Properties”Right-click files in the File Manager and select Clear Files Properties to revert all custom settings (destination, condition, uninstaller) to default behavior.
Related Pages
Section titled “Related Pages” Main Destination Folder Set the default extraction path.
Components Group files and control extraction at the component level.
Variables Use variables in destination paths and conditions.