how to avoid including file with FileInstall

[Ncharbonneau 0]

Hello,

I know that it is the purpose of FileInstall to include in the compile file the referenced file.

I use a script to install company software. This has 2 functions: create a download evaluation executable for company website and an evaluation CD-ROM.

Basically, the 2 functions are really similar, but in the case of:

- evaluation.exe : all files are included in the executable then unzipped locally using FileInstall

- installation.exe : All files are in a directory of my CD-ROM so doesn't need to be included it the executable.

my first thought was to use a variable in my code when compiling:

dim $evaluation = 1 or 0

If ($evaluation =1 )

FileInstall(....)

end

But all files are included in the executable even if $evaluation = 0

I think I should create 2 scripts..

Do you have another solution, so I won't have to maintain 2 different scripts, so I've got it all-in-1??

Thanks

Nicolas

Edited March 17, 2011 by Ncharbonneau

[iamtheky 729]

all-in-1

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all files are included in the executable even if $evaluation = 0

It just may not need to deploy them depending on the configuration. At least in my head.

[Chimaera 140]

Me personally i would lean towards 2 scripts as i usually find they tend to evolve differently depending on the needs.

At least that way you can simply change things when you need to

C

[Zedna 177]

My idea for such request is using include files.

So you can create main script and two include files evaluation/install.

When you want to compile one type of EXE just comment one line with include statement and compile.

[willichan 215]

Use FileInstall() for anything that you want to be "compiled into" the script, and FileCopy() for anything that will be included on the CD but does not need to be "compiled into" the script.

[Ncharbonneau 0]

My idea for such request is using include files.

So you can create main script and two include files evaluation/install.

When you want to compile one type of EXE just comment one line with include statement and compile.

Zedna,

I'v moved my specific functions to another autoit file and I call then when required using an include statement.

Simple, efficient

Thanks