Command Reference

Multiple File Properties

The Multiple File Properties dialog is where you can view and edit the properties of a group of files in your project. It has four tabs: General/Shortcut, Advanced, Conditions, and Packages.

The Multiple File Properties dialog operates a bit differently from the File Properties dialog. Some of the differences are outlined below.

Text Edit Boxes

If edit boxes are filled in when you open the Multiple File Properties screen, it means that all of the selected files have the same value for that particular field. If the box is empty, it means that one or more of the files have different settings for that field.

Any changes that you make to the text field will be applied to each individual file's properties. If you leave the field blank, each file will retain its own settings for that field.

Combo Boxes

If a combo box has a value selected when you open the Multiple File Properties dialog, it means that all of the selected files had the same value selected in that combo box. If the combo box does not have a selection made, it means that one or more of the files have different values selected.

If you change the selection, the change will be applied to all of the selected files. If you leave the selection blank, all of the files will retain their original settings.

Check Boxes

Check boxes have three states - checked, unchecked and indeterminate. If a box is checked, all of the selected files will have that option checked. If a box is unchecked, all of the selected files will not have that option checked. If a box is in the indeterminate (or "grayed out") state, all of the selected files will maintain their own settings for the check box.

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If you only have one file selected when you select File Properties, the File Properties dialog will be displayed instead of the Multiple File Properties dialog.

General/Shortcut tab

The General/Shortcut tab contains information about the selected files, along with their shortcut settings.

Advanced tab

The Advanced tab is where you can configure several advanced settings for the selected files.

Conditions tab

The Conditions tab is where you can specify the conditions that must be met in order for the selected files to be installed or included in your installation.

There are two types of conditions: run-time conditions and build-time conditions.

Packages tab

The Packages Tab is where you can assign the selected files to one or more packages.

 

See Also: File Properties