Modifying INI File Keys, Values, and Actions

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INI files contain key name-value pairs representing run-time options for applications. To define and modify the key names, values, and /or actions, perform the following steps.

To modify keys, values, and/or actions in INI files:

1. Select the INI Files View from the checklist.
2. In the INI File tree, select the INI file that you want to edit, and expand the listing so that you can select the appropriate section. That section’s keys, values, and actions are listed:

 

3. Modify the Key name, Value, and Action for each key, as necessary.

Option

Description

Key

The name of the key. This should be entered in the exact way you want it to appear in the target INI file.

Value

The key’s value. Windows Installer properties can be used in your keyword’s value. To do this, surround the property with square brackets—[INSTALLDIR], for example. For a comprehensive list of Windows Installer properties, refer to the Property Reference topic in the Windows Installer help.

Action

The action the key performs. Select this from the list in the property sheet. The available options are:

Add Tag: Creates a new entry or appends a new comma-separated value to an existing entry.
Create Line: Creates a .ini entry only if the entry does not already exist.
Add Line: Creates or updates a .ini entry.