WIX Feature Tree with Checkbox selection

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I am in need to add a Features tree with checkbox selection to my msi. Can any one point me to some sample as how to achieve this please?

I already have one Feature element (ProductMain) that installs all the mandatory components. I have tried using the built-in CustomizeDlg and FeaturesDlg but not sure how to change the Selection tree to use Checkboxes

I am using WIXUI_Common set of dialogs.

I would appreciate any suggestion/guidance in this regard.

Sincere thanks!

Yan Sklyarenko · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-03 07:20:18Z

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You're limited to the UI supported by Windows Installer (which is quite limited). I don't think you can customize the SelectionTree control to display checkboxes. Alternatively, you can emulate the desired behavior by placing a number of checkboxes on a dialog and implement a certain logic to set feature levels.

answered Feb 3, 2011 at 7:20

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Cosmin Over a year ago

This is true. With Windows Installer a solution is to use a custom dialog with checkboxes and a custom action which changes feature states based on the checkbox properties. Another solution is external UI for the MSI. If you want a commercial tool, Advanced Installer supports this.

Kim Over a year ago

Thanks Yan and Cosmin for your reply. I think for now I will continue with the built-in dialog.

Rob McCready Over a year ago

If you are doing custom feature logic this is a good article to checkout: joyofsetup.com/2007/05/30/feature-conditions-and-ui

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