Packaging question for Access 2007

[newby2VBA]

I downloaded the extension for msaccess 2007 and the run time version.
I am following the instruction from microsoft but I must be missing something because I can start the package process I choose a folder for the pkg. then go next and I select the project to pkg and choose a subfolder I don't want any shortcuts so I leave it blank and the next button is greyed out so all I can do is save the project template but can move forward to create the project.

Any one know why I'm unable to proceed!

 

[ajetrumpet]

this usually happens until all required fields are filled in. the fields that need to have SOMETHING in them are marked with a red "*" on the right side of the text boxes (fields) in the packaging wizard. make sure all of them are completed.

note that an install location IS required for the packager to work (either start menu or desktop). you also need to name it (i.e. - shortcut name field). the install location box that you check IS the shortcut icon in the output. you don't have a choice.

one thing you can try is NOT checking any install location, and putting a random letter in the "shortcut name" field just to see if it does what you want. I would assume that doing this would get you what you want, since there is no shortcut to actually tag a name to when the program installs itself.

 

[newby2VBA]

this usually happens until all required fields are filled in. the fields that need to have SOMETHING in them are marked with a red "*" on the right side of the text boxes (fields) in the packaging wizard. make sure all of them are completed.

note that an install location IS required for the packager to work (either start menu or desktop). you also need to name it (i.e. - shortcut name field). the install location box that you check IS the shortcut icon in the output. you don't have a choice.

one thing you can try is NOT checking any install location, and putting a random letter in the "shortcut name" field just to see if it does what you want. I would assume that doing this would get you what you want, since there is no shortcut to actually tag a name to when the program installs itself.

The program is tempermental it seems it does not always know you entered info. Thanks!

 

[SOS]

By the way, Access MVP Albert D. Kallal suggests using INNO SETUP as your packaging app as it is highly customizable for doing various install tasks that the regular packaging wizard doesn't do.

It is free and if you search Google for Albert and the Inno Setup he does have some posts where he gives sample scripts.

 

[newby2VBA]

I'll have a look, thanks