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Specifying a Keyword and its Value in an .ini File
Chapter 9: Configuring the Target System
Configuring ODBC Resources
The keywords in an .ini file are the lowest level of organization in the .ini file. Keywords store data that
must persist between uses of an application.
Once you have added a .ini file to your project and set up one or more sections, you can add keywords to
the sections and then configure the keyword’s properties. The properties of a keyword include the value
for the keyword, as well as the action that should be performed (such as replace a data value or append
to an existing data value).
Task To add a keyword to an .ini file:
1. Open the INI File Changes view.
2. In the INI Files explorer, right-click the section that should contain the keyword, and then click
Add Keyword. InstallShield adds a keyword item to the INI Files explorer.
3. Rename this new keyword, giving it the name of the keyword you want to modify. If it is a new entry,
enter the name exactly as you want it to appear in the .ini file.
4. Edit the properties of the keyword.
Configuring ODBC Resources
One of the more complex areas of system configuration involves setting up ODBC drivers, data source
names (DSNs), and translators. The ODBC resource must be properly registered on the system with all
of the required attributes and, in the case of drivers and translators, install the necessary files, including
any installation .dll files. This process is simplified in the ODBC Resources view, in which you can select
the drivers, data sources, and translators installed on your development system. You can also add to
your project any drivers and data sources that are not available on your development system.
Including an ODBC Resource
Task To include an ODBC resource in your installation:
1. Open the ODBC Resources view.
2. In the ODBC Resources pane, expand the Drivers & DSNs item and/or the Translators item.
3. Select the check box for the ODBC resource that you want to include.
Including Additional ODBC Resources
You may need to install ODBC drivers or DSNs that are not already listed in the ODBC Resources view.
The following procedures explain how to do so.
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