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InstallScript Object Will Not Register if Built with Older Version of InstallShield

Summary

InstallShield provides the option of registering an InstallScript Object built on a different machine with the current version of the InstallShield IDE. If the Object is not present in the "Objects" view, you would need to right-click on any existing Object, choose "Advanced", then select "Register new Object" and follow the prompts.

Symptoms

InstallShield provides the option of registering an InstallScript Object built on a different machine with the current version of the InstallShield IDE. If the Object is not present in the "Objects" view, you would need to right-click on any existing Object, choose "Advanced", then select "Register new Object" and follow the prompts.

This option should not be used for InstallScript Objects built with older versions of InstallShield as it will not create a usable Object.


Cause

This behavior is due to the fact that InstallScript Objects must be built with the same version of InstallShield being used to consume the Object.

Resolution

The "Register New Object" option will show an appropriate error message if an attempt is made to register an object built with a previous version using this option. Rebuild the InstallScript Object in question in the latest version of the InstallShield IDE you're currently using. You will then be able to register it successfully in the IDE.

Additional Information

Additional information on distributing an InstallScript Object can be found in the article entitled Distributing an Object in the InstallShield Help Library.
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