INI Files

The INI Files view shows all INI file entries stored in the IniFile table. INI files are a special Windows OS file type.

Add an INI file

Open the editing flyout, complete the required fields, and select Add.

Fields

Field	Description
INI File Name	Select NEW and enter the file name. Include the .ini extension. Other file extensions are also supported.
INI File Path	Sets where the file is installed.
INI File Action	Defines how the INI file entry is installed.
INI File Component	Defines which component installs the INI file. Every INI file must belong to a component.

note

Using the IniFile table lets you update specific entries without overwriting the entire file.

Action	Description
Create or update entry	Creates new entries or updates existing ones without replacing the full file.
Create an entry if does not already exist	Adds the entry only if it does not already exist.
Create or append to comma-separated	Appends values to an existing comma-separated list.

Edit INI file content

1. Select Edit INI file.
2. Add sections such as [SectionName].
3. Add or modify key-value pairs such as Key=Value.
4. Use MSI properties such as [PROPERTY_NAME] when you need dynamic values or paths.
5. Select Done to save the content.

If the INI structure is invalid, Master Packager shows an error that identifies what must be fixed.