Import MSI Packages Into RPP Project Files
To create an RPP from an MSI:
1.Go to the Home Screen and use the open tile.
As an alternative, is is also possible to
a.Click on the FILE tab available from the Main Toolbar.
b.The FILE menu is displayed.
c.Click on the Open option from the view menu column at the left-hand side.
d.Select the first option "Windows Installer project"
2.Either way, a Windows dialog is displayed, allowing users to navigate to the MSI file which has to be opened.
3.Select the MSI and click Open.
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Tip: The same import procedure also works for MSI + MST combinations. To import a combination of those file types into an RPP file, simply navigate to the MST and click Open. RayPack will automatically ask for the base MSI that belongs to the selected MST. Select the MSI and click Open. The following steps of the procedure are identical for both scenarios. |
4.RayPack automatically loads the MSI file into the PackDesigner interface.
5.Once the MSI is opened, click on the FILE tab available from the Main Toolbar.
6.Click on the Build option from the view menu at the left-hand side.
7.Use the tile "Raynet Package Project *.rpp"
8.In the displayed Windows file system browser dialog, navigate to the desired target directory and adjust the default file name if required.
9.Click Save.
10. A progress indicator dialog is displayed whilst RayPack transfers the MSI based package information into the new RPP file.
When the dialog disappears, the build process has been completed.
11. Please close the MSI file. Make sure to discard any changes performed in the interim.
12. Once this is completed, open the RPP file.
To do so, follow the first three steps of this procedure, and simply navigate to the RPP file instead of the MSI file.
13. As soon as the RPP is opened in PackDesigner, it is ready for manipulation.
Editing the RayPack package project file does not take any effect on the original MSI file.
Silent Conversion of MSI Projects
To silently convert an MSI database into RPP project, use the command-line rpcmd.exe tool.
RpCmd.exe build -format "RPP" -input "<path_to_msi_file>" -output "<path_to_rpp_file>"
You can find more information about silent command line switches in this section.