Skipping File Compression

[LoboMgr]

Is there a way to skip individual file compression? If not, consider this an enhancement request.

I am building a script that calls/runs an Installshield package. It's delivered by another organization who will not repackage in SB5 :rolleyes: nor will they release the files/script to me for conversion (Not like I would want to). It's already compressed by Installshield. Although (I think I want to) include the IS package in my SB5 package, I don't think it's necessary to compress this large file again. I'd just like to suck it in.

By the same token, how are native zip or (unix) compressed files handled?

Thx.

[linder]

Hello,

At the moment the compiler automatically compresses all files into the setup.exe. Should save you again 3-4% (or more on InstallShield files). I'll see if it is possible to add a "skip file compression" function to a future build.

The included zip/unzip functionality supports the PKWARE 2.04g archive industry-standard. gzip is not supported.

Does this help?

[LoboMgr]

Recompressing my 503Mb Installshield package in SB5 adds about 10mins to the package creation time. It's a productivity issue.

Uncompressing the file when the SB5 installation runs, takes many minutes, instead of about the 50 secs to merely copy the file. Again, it's a productivity issue.

On a priority scale of 1 to 10, I'd place it around a 5. Unfortunately, I think I need to include it in the SB5 package to insure integrity. I'm going to have to think about this some more, and consider alternatives like parking it in a separate directory and checksumming it or something to make sure I have the right Installshield file.

Thx.

[linder]

I have submitted it to our suggestion database. Thank you!