### Logging Command Example

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/msiexec.html

Example command to perform an installation with verbose logging enabled.

```bash
msiexec.exe /i "C:\Example.msi" /L*V "C:\package.log"
```

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### Sample Command Line for Normal Installation

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/msiexec.html

A basic example of how to initiate a normal installation of an MSI package using Msiexec.exe.

```bash
msiexec.exe /i "C:\Example.msi"
```

--------------------------------

### Set Installer Property Value Examples

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/control-events.html

Examples of using the SetProperty control event to assign values to installer properties.

```text
[MY_PROPERTY]          My Value                AI_INSTALL
[MY_PROPERTY]          [OTHER_PROPERTY]        AI_INSTALL
[MY_PROPERTY]          {}                      AI_INSTALL
```

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### Add Folder Command Examples

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-folder.html

Examples demonstrating how to add folders to a project using the Advanced Installer command line tool.

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip /AddFolder APPDIR C:\MyProjFolder
```

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip /AddFolder "APPDIR\Parent Folder" "D:\Another Folder"
```

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### Example: Add File Permission

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-file-permission.html

This example demonstrates how to add a 'Full control' permission for a user to a specific file within your project using the Advanced Installer command-line interface.

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit YourProject.aip
  /AddFilePermission APPDIR\File.txt -username User -full_control
```

--------------------------------

### Delete File Command Syntax and Examples

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/del-file.html

Provides the command syntax and usage examples for deleting files from Advanced Installer projects.

```APIDOC
## Command Line Usage

### Delete File Command Syntax
```
/DelFile  <target_file_path>
```

### Description
Deletes a file from the project.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **target_file_path** (string) - Required - The relative file path from the project point of view.

### Examples

**Standard Project Example:**
```
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip
    /DelFile APPDIR\File.txt 
```

**WinCE Project Example:**
```
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip
    /DelFile %InstallDir%\File.txt 
```
```

--------------------------------

### Sample Command Line to Prevent Restart

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/msiexec.html

An example command to install an MSI package without forcing a system restart upon completion.

```bash
msiexec.exe /i "C:\Example.msi" /norestart
```

--------------------------------

### Example: Add Directory Search Command

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-dr-locator.html

This example demonstrates how to add a directory search command using the Advanced Installer CLI. It specifies the project file, the property name for the search result, the search signature, and the search path and depth.

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip
    /AddDrLocator FOLDER_SEARCH_RESULT -signature folder_search
    -path WindowsVolume -depth 3
```

--------------------------------

### Add Temporary Folder Command Example

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-temp-folder.html

Demonstrates the practical application of the /AddTempFolder command within an Advanced Installer project file.

```text
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip /AddTempFolder C:\Folder
```

--------------------------------

### Example: Add Update Dependency using CLI

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-update-dependency.html

This example demonstrates how to add an update dependency using the Advanced Installer CLI. Ensure you are in the correct directory or provide the full path to your project file.

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyUpdatesConfigurationProject.aip
    /AddUpdateDependency MyUpdateName UpdateDependency
```

--------------------------------

### Set Installation Parameters via CLI

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/tutorial-professional-cli.html

Configure installation directories and package type for your installer project using these CLI commands. Specify build name and target paths for application and shortcuts.

```bash
"AdvancedInstaller.com" /edit "C:\MyProject\Sample.aip" /SetAppdir -buildname DefaultBuild -path [ProgramFilesFolder][Manufacturer]\[ProductName]
```

```bash
"AdvancedInstaller.com" /edit "C:\MyProject\Sample.aip" /SetShortcutdir -buildname DefaultBuild -path [ProgramMenuFolder][ProductName]
```

```bash
"AdvancedInstaller.com" /edit "C:\MyProject\Sample.aip" /SetPackageType x86
```

--------------------------------

### Repair Command Example

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/msiexec.html

Example command to force a repair of all files for a specific product.

```bash
msiexec.exe /fa {AAD3D77A-7476-469F-ADF4-04424124E91D}
```

--------------------------------

### AddUpgradeCode Usage Example

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-upgradecode.html

A practical example of applying the AddUpgradeCode command to an existing project file.

```text
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip
        /AddUpgradeCode {E147398F-454D-4DF7-9E62-91647934B9E0} -min_ver 1.0 -max_ver 3.0 -include_max_ver -exclude_lang 1034 -property_name MY_UPGRADE -enable_migrate -continue_on_failure
```

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### Delete Prerequisite Command Example

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/del-prerequisite.html

Example usage of the /DelPrerequisite command within an Advanced Installer project edit session.

```text
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip
    /DelPrerequisite DirectX
```

--------------------------------

### Add Update Configuration Replacement Examples

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-update-replacement.html

Examples demonstrating how to use the command to replace a specific update or all updates.

```text
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyUpdatesConfigurationProject.aip
    /AddUpdateReplacement MyUpdateName UpdateToReplace
```

```text
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyUpdatesConfigurationProject.aip
    /AddUpdateReplacement MyUpdateName -replace_all
```

--------------------------------

### Create Shortcut for WinCE Projects

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/create-shortcut.html

This example demonstrates creating a shortcut for WinCE projects, specifying configurations using the -configs parameter.

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip
    /NewShortcut -name MyShortcut
        -dir %CE3%
        -target %InstallDir%\MyApplication.exe
        -configs Default;Configuration1
```

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### Example: Delete Patch Family

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/del-msp-family.html

This example demonstrates how to delete a patch family named 'MyTestFamily' from a project file 'MyMspProject.aip' using the Advanced Installer command-line tool.

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyMspProject.aip
    /DelMspFamily "MyTestFamily"
```

--------------------------------

### Add SQL Database Server Command Example

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-sql-database-server.html

An example of using the command to add a Predefined SQL database to an existing project file.

```text
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit "D:\Your Application.aip" /AddSqlDatabaseServer -name YourDatabase -type Predefined
```

--------------------------------

### Example: Deleting a Patch Target Image

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/del-msp-target.html

This example demonstrates how to use the Advanced Installer command-line tool to edit a patch project and delete a specific target image.

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyMspProject.aip
    /DelMspTarget "MyTargetImage"
```

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### Create a new project via command line

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/command-line.html

Use this syntax to initialize a new project file. The -template parameter cannot be used alongside -type or -lang.

```text
<path>AdvancedInstaller.com /newproject <project_file_path>
  { [-type <project_type>] [-lang <project_language>] }
```

--------------------------------

### Add Component Search Command Example

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-comp-locator.html

Demonstrates how to invoke the command line interface to add a component search to a specific project file.

```text
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip
    /AddCompLocator COMP_SEARCH_RESULT -signature comp_search
    -compid {E445FA46-5308-4497-8CED-00C9DADEFD34}
```

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### Delete Launch Conditions Command Examples

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/del-os-lc.html

Examples demonstrating how to remove entire architectures or specific operating systems from a project file.

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip /DelOsLc -buildname DefaultBuild -arch x86
```

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip /DelOsLc -buildname DefaultBuild -arch x86 -os_list "Windows 8.1 x86"
```

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip /DelOsLc -buildname DefaultBuild -arch x86 -os_list "Windows 8.1 x86,Windows 10 x86"
```

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### AES Password Usage

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/exe-setup-file.html

Example of providing a password to decrypt an AES encrypted package during installation.

```shell
Mypackage.exe /aespassword:"secret"
```

--------------------------------

### Control Panel Applet Configuration Examples

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/cplapplet.html

Examples of configuring the Target and Command Line fields for Control Panel applets using Formatted Type strings.

```text
Target:       [WindowsFolder]notepad.exe
```

```text
Target:       [#yourfile]
Command Line: /out "[APPDIR]OutputFolder"
```

```text
Target:       [#Readme.html]
```

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### Example: Add Auto Close Applications

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/add-auto-close-applications.html

This example demonstrates how to use the Advanced Installer CLI to add an auto-close application to an updates configuration project. It specifies the project file, the update name, the application path, its window prefix, and restart options.

```bash
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit D:\MyUpdatesConfigurationProject.aip 
    /UpdateAddAutoClose MyUpdateName 
    -app_path "D:\Sideloading.msi" 
    -window_prefix "Sideloading App" 
    -always_restart 
    -restart_commandline "/qn"
```

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### Build Only Bundled Package Command Example

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/build-jre-only.html

An example of using the command-line interface to edit a project and set the build option.

```text
AdvancedInstaller.com /edit MyProject.aip
    /SetBuildJreOnly
```

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### Create Project Instance

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/tutorial-powershell-commands-installation.html

Initializes a new project instance with a specified license type.

```PowerShell
$project = $advinst.CreateProjects(“professional”)
```

--------------------------------

### Displaying Product Code via MessageBox

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/create-dot-net-ca.html

Example of showing a message box during installation to display the current product code retrieved from the MsiSession.

```csharp
MessageBox.Show("This is the product code: " + session.GetProperty("ProductCode"));
```

--------------------------------

### Example AIC Command File

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/command-line.html

A sample AIC file demonstrating version setting, file addition, property modification, and build commands. The file must start with ';aic' and be saved with appropriate encoding.

```text
;aic
SetVersion 1.2
AddFile APPDIR\MyFolder C:\Folder\File.txt
AddFile APPDIR\MyFolder “%SAMPLE%File.txt“
SetProperty TESTPROP="TestValue"
Save
Rebuild
```

--------------------------------

### Build a project via command line

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/command-line.html

Builds an MSI from a project file. If no specific build is provided, all builds are performed.

```text
AdvancedInstaller.com /build <project_file_path>
  { [-buildslist <builds_list>] | [-configurationslist <configurations_list>] }
```

--------------------------------

### Implement Java Service Methods

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/tutorial-java-service.html

For a Java application to function as a service, its main class must implement `main()` to start and `stop()` to halt the service. If `stop()` is omitted, Advanced Installer's launcher uses `System.exit()`.

```java
public static void main(String argv[])
{
  // implementation goes here
}

public static void stop()
{
  // implementation goes here
} 
```

--------------------------------

### Msiexec.exe - Install Options

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/msiexec.html

Control the type of installation (install, uninstall, administrative install, advertise) using these switches.

```APIDOC
## Msiexec.exe - Install Options

### Description
Specifies the primary action to be performed on the installation package, such as installing, uninstalling, or advertising.

### Method
Command Line Execution

### Endpoint
N/A

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
None

#### Query Parameters
None

#### Request Body
None

### Request Example
```
msiexec.exe [/i][/a][/j{u|m|/g|/t}][/x] <path_to_package>
```

### Switches
*   **/i** - Normal installation.
*   **/a** - Administrative install (creates an image on a network share).
*   **/j** - Advertise the product:
    *   **u** - Advertise to the current user.
    *   **m** - Advertise to all users.
    *   **/g** - The language identifier for the advertised package.
    *   **/t** - Apply a transform to the advertised package.
*   **/x** - Uninstall the package.

### Sample Command Line
```
msiexec.exe /i "C:\Example.msi"
```
```

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### Configure Product Details

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/tutorial-powershell-commands-installation.html

Sets the metadata for the installer project including product name, publisher, and version.

```PowerShell
$project.ProductDetails.Name = “ My Product”
$project.ProductDetails.Publisher= “ My Company”
$project.ProductDetails.Version= “1.0.1”
```

--------------------------------

### Msiexec.exe Install Options

Source: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-guide/msiexec.html

Control the type of installation or uninstallation performed by Msiexec.exe. Options include normal installation, administrative installation for network deployment, advertising the product, and uninstallation.

```bash
msiexec.exe [/i][/a][/j{u|m|/g|/t}][/x] <path_to_package>
```