Wix File element Source set to installed file

Question

I am installing files to \MyApp. I want to add some of these files to GAC. How could i refer to the installed location in source attribute of the File element ( which has assembly set to .net) to acheive this ?

Thx for your help.

Answer 1

Jus to clarify a couple of things.

using Wix 3 to generate the msi the dll being added is a .net dll

the above segment is within a separate dir & component

I want to add a new file element to add the file to GAC

Answer 2

Jus to clarify a couple of things.

using Wix 3 to generate the msi the dll being added is a .net dll

<File Id="SomeCom.dll" Name="SomeCom.dll" Source="C:\InstallerFiles\lib\SomeCom.dll" />

the above segment is within a separate dir & component

I want to add a new file element to add the file to GAC

<File Source=**"???"** Name="SomeCom.dll" Id="gac_files.Interop.SHDocVw.dll" Assembly=".net" KeyPath="yes" />

Sorry about all the reposting. n00b mistakes.

Answer 3

The WiX.chm is pretty clear. To add a File to the GAC use the Assembly attribute. In your case, you want File/@Attribute=".net".

Answer 4

I'm making the wild and rash assumption that you are trying to install a .NET dll locally, as well as add it to the GAC. Here are some blog posts that might help you accomplish this with WiX:

Installing an assembly to the GAC and the local file system
Additional info about installing an assembly to the GAC and the local file system