Create a Chain Installation to Run Additional Programs

Use this procedure to set up a chain install that automatically runs companion install packages (*.msi) before or after the primary installation, or that launches other scripts or programs.

To chain installations and programs

  1. From your administrative installation point, open the Installation Customization Tool from a shortcut or by typing the following command line:

    path_to_setup\setup.exe /admin

  2. Select Create a new Setup customization file for the following product.

  3. From the Installation Customization Tool navigation pane, choose User Interface, then select Use this customization with interface installs using setup.exe.

  4. From the Installation Customization Tool navigation pane, choose Add installations and run programs.

  5. Click Add.

    The Add/Modify Program Entry dialog box opens.

  6. In the Target list, enter or select the folder where the program .exe file or the .msi file resides, and then enter the executable to run; for example:

    msiexec.exe
    
  7. Under Arguments, enter the command-line arguments to execute; for example:

    /i My_installation.msi
    
  8. Choose one of the following options to specify when to run the program.

    • Run this program after the base product has been installed.

    • Run this program before the base product has been installed.

      NOTE:For most cases, select Run this program after the base product has been installed. If you select this option before the base product has been installed and the program fails, INFOConnect is not installed.

  9. Repeat these steps to add other programs or .msi files.

  10. To change the execution sequence, use the arrows next to Move (at the bottom left area of the pane. To remove a program from the list, select it in the list and click Remove.

  11. Save your transform and apply this transform to your installation.