Multiple "Readme"

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Hi Friedrich,

What is the best way to do multiple "Read-Me" dialogs (or other dialogs for
that matter)? Since the filename is put in as a string resource if you
create a new Read-Me dialog it inherits the one used already. It seems kind
of awkward to have to add a new string resource just for this. BTW: Is
there any way to Duplicate an existing string resource? I can't see a way.

Best regards,

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FWIW, that's exactly what I've done when I want to use a particular dialog
screen more than once - create another string resource.

While it seems slightly awkward, and I personally don't support any users
who speak those phoney non-English languages <g>, that seems the way to do
it.

Jane

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Hi Jane,

> FWIW, that's exactly what I've done when I want to use a particular dialog
> screen more than once - create another string resource.

Thanks. Bit awkward but it'll work. In other dialogs I can usually just
override the text, but the entry fields only support 255 characters I think,
while the text resource seems to support more.

Best regards,

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Port Angeles, Washington
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Hi Arnór,

> Thanks. Bit awkward but it'll work. In other dialogs I can usually
> just override the text, but the entry fields only support 255 characters
> I think, while the text resource seems to support more.

Or you can use this method (see attached screenshots and demo .sb6 project)
to display multiple readme without having to use a text resource.

You compile the readme files into the setup.exe (using "#include support
file") and then display the file in your Readme dialog(s).

Friedrich

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Nice :)

But for me, I think still easier to create another text resource.
Then I can edit the text directly in the wizard's "Edit Text Resource
Properties" window, rather than having to remember which is the correct
support file RTF at which to point WordPad.

Jane

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> Nice :)
>
> But for me, I think still easier to create another text resource.
> Then I can edit the text directly in the wizard's "Edit Text
> Resource Properties" window, rather than having to remember which
> is the correct support file RTF at which to point WordPad.

Yes, absolutely. I am doing the same.

It's always interesting to see the power and flexibility behind
SetupBuilder. See attached modified project. Based on the selection in the
"Radio" button dialog, a selected readme file is displayed :)

Friedrich

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