Hello,

I've customized the SampleDataInstallerClass solution and now need to build a Setup.exe for distribution.

I've created an InstallShield basic MSI project and have included the following:

SQLSMOMergeModule.msm (not sure what files are included and where they end up)

In the [CommonFiles]\MicroFour\StrataFrame\ folder I'm including these files:

MicroFour StrataFrame Base.dll

MicroFour StrataFrame Business.dll

MicroFour StrataFrame DBEngine.dll

MicroFour StrataFrame UI.dll

[update] I mistakenly listed the inherited UI DLL instead of the base UI

When I install these via the compiled Setup.exe, the files end up on the target workstation, but the SampleDataInstallerClass EXE does not run. When I launch it, I see the EXE in task manager for a second or two, then it goes away.

What I'm missing?

Thanks.

Bill

Try copying the SF dlls to the same directory location where you have your exe files on a local non-development system.

-Larry

> Try copying the SF dlls to the same directory

Bingo, that did it.

Is there anyway to make the DLL's visible to the EXE regardless? Is there a project reference/setting that can be added to the EXE that will tell it to find the DLL's in a particular local folder?

Thanks!

Hi William,

You have to understand how dot net will look for the assemblies when loading, you can search the MSDN for more complete answer, but basically, your .EXE will do this:

1. Look for required assemblies in the same folder as the .EXE
2. If not found, then it will look in the GAC.

Using GAC has some tricky issues based on the version of the assemblies, so I have been using my .EXE folder instead and never had issues when releasing updates to my applications.

Glad it is working for you now.

Edhy Rijo

You're right Edhy.

I'm still straddling the world of VFP/.NET.... Our VFP application just underwent a SQL database backend replacement and this SF app is being used to maintain/update the SQL database. So, I'm still pretty green as far as .NET application runtime knowledge.

Thanks for your help.

Bill