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File operations are special actions that are performed by the installer engine when the package is installed or uninstalled. The following operations are supported by the Windows Installer:
 

•Duplicate file – copies a specified file from the package to a target location

•Move file – moves or renames any file (both from and outside of the package) to another location

•Remove file – removes file(s) or folder (on install, uninstall or both)

•CreateFolder – creates a folder

 

The following file operations are shown in the files and folders view:
 

•Remove file

•Duplicate file

•Move file
 

The following folder operations are shown in the folder properties dialog.
 

•Create folder (as checkbox)

•Remove folder (as checkbox)
 

In order to define a new file operation, users have to right click any file and select New operation from the context menu. The following operations will be available:

 

•Duplicate file

•Move file

•Remove file
 

When the context menu is invoked by right-clicking on any empty area within the file browser, the Duplicate file option is not available.

 

File operations are shown in the same view where all normal files are displayed. The view sorts the items so that operations are always visible on top and they have different icons to indicate the behavior and differentiate from normal files. When the icon is hovered upon, a description containing partially resolved paths will be displayed as a tooltip.