MSI / RPP
New empty MSI/RPP files can be created by accessing the FILE > New menu. Further details are described in the section Create a New Project.
Transform (.mst)
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Tip: In order to create a response transform, use PackTailor as described here: PackTailor |
There is no direct option to create a new blank transform (this is not allowed by the Windows Installer technology). Instead, follow these steps to create a new transform:
1.Open the MSI file to transform.
2.Do the required changes (or just a part of them, important is to apply all changes before the transform is generated).
3.Press FILE > Save as and select Windows Installer transform as a target format
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Be aware: Do not press Save button, because until the transform is created it saves changes back to the MSI file. |
4.Select where to save the transform and confirm the selected path by pressing Save in the Save File dialog.
Other Formats
Patch (.msp)
There is no direct option to create a new patch file. The patch must be always built based upon an already existing MSI or pair of MSIs.
In order to create a patch, simply open the updated version of the MSI and follow the steps as described in chapter Building Microsoft Patches.
Virtual Packages (App-V, ThinApp, SWV)
There is no direct option to create a new virtual package. A virtual package can be built based upon an already existing MSI.
In order to create a virtual package, simply open the required MSI, RPP or MST file, and follow the steps as described in chapter Building Packages.