ACE09: Identical Merge Modules

AdminStudio 2022 | 23.0 | Application Manager

Edition:This test is included in the AdminStudio Professional and Enterprise Editions.

ACE09 checks whether merge modules with identical ComponentId values are identical.

Test Group/Test Category

Application Conflicts/Package Data Conflicts/Components

Severity

Warning

Message

The merge module, [MERGE_MODULE_NAME], version [VERSION_NUMBER1], conflicts with the same merge module, version [VERSION_NUMBER2], in another package.

Background

If merge modules with identical ComponentIds are different, a warning is generated.

Resolution

Manual Fix

Obtain the latest version of the merge module and rebuild the MSI.

To resolve this issue:

1.

Obtain the latest version of the merge module that is displayed in the ACE message. The merge module may be available for download at the vendor’s web site.

2.

Open the MSI package in InstallShield Editor.

3.

Place the new merge module in one of the Merge Module Locations that are specified on the Merge Modules tab of the Application Catalog Options dialog box. This allows the merge module to be displayed in the Redistributables view of the InstallShield Editor.

4.

In the View List under Application Data, click Redistributables.

5.

Clear the check box of the old merge module that is causing the conflict, and select the check mark of the new merge module in its place.

6.

On the File menu, click Save As, and save the changes as a Windows Installer Transform (.mst) file.

7.

Open Application Catalog and reimport this package with its transform file into your Application Catalog, and then use the Conflict Wizard to check it against ACE09 again.