How to Create a MST file using Vendor msi

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How to Create a MST file using Vendor msi - 10/21/2008 3:27:44 AM

Newtowise

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I am new to Packaging..I am having a vendor msi. Please can any one tell me how to create an mst file using the msi(Not by using Install Tailor option in wise).

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RE: How to Create a MST file using Vendor msi - 10/21/2008 3:42:10 AM

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You can create MST by using ORCA.
Open your MSI in ORCA and goto Transform -> New Tarnsform. Save your changes.

Jeeoo!
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RE: How to Create a MST file using Vendor msi - 10/21/2008 3:42:56 AM

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what packaging software are you using?

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RE: How to Create a MST file using Vendor msi - 10/21/2008 3:59:49 AM

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ORIGINAL: zipsantro
You can create MST by using ORCA.
Open your MSI in ORCA and goto Transform -> New Tarnsform. Save your changes.

Santro, Only a sadist would suggest that someone new to packaging should use Orca to create a transform. Orca is a tool for use by people who know what they're doing.

Pavan (NewToWise), why on earth do you NOT want to use Install Tailor?

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what packaging software are you using?

Morbius, Seriously? I thought I was the only one who didn't read posts properly. Check the OP's nickname. :)

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RE: How to Create a MST file using Vendor msi - 10/21/2008 4:33:11 AM

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VBScrab, yes you are right but I have explained a way for creating MST. As a beginner user has to learn and understand and he can choose from all these options.
Pavan, ORCA is really a base tool to do all these stuffs but you should be aware of MSI database which is the first step.

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RE: How to Create a MST file using Vendor msi - 10/21/2008 12:31:41 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Newtowise

I am new to Packaging..I am having a vendor msi. Please can any one tell me how to create an mst file using the msi(Not by using Install Tailor option in wise).

If you don't want to use Install Tailor and you are not too familiar with Orca just yet, then there is another way:
- Launch Wise and start Windows Installer Editor.
- If it doesn't show you the 'New Installation File' window, then click New in the Menu. The New Installation File window pops up now.
- Select Other Templates, select Transform and click OK.
- You get prompted to select your MSI, do so and click Open.
- Make changes and save your MST.

Good Luck.

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RE: How to Create a MST file using Vendor msi - 10/21/2008 1:46:31 PM

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really a base tool to do all these

Another quick way, right clic your msi, edit with wise. Do not create a project, make your modification and save your work as MST. No need for install tailor.

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RE: How to Create a MST file using Vendor msi - 10/22/2008 2:57:23 AM

Newtowise

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Thanks I can create an mst.

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