>My problem is I get not get Installshield to create an installation procedure that does the following:
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>1. Forces creation of a specific folder on local hard drive, zip cartridge, or network drive with out have to explicitly enter it.
>2. Create a folder structure that mimics the one I used for devlopment
>3. Include extra files like foxtools.fll (its an existing application and I do NOT want to figure out what is being used at this time).
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>How can I be sure that VFP 8 runtime files are included:
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>I feel densed but Installshield Express seems to be over kill for simple applications and not very easy to used. It would have help if a few examples and explanations of typiecal installation where included.
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>Yes I have seen the Mircrosoft walktru.

I haven't used Express in a while, I normally use Developer for a variety of reasons. But the basics are the same it should be pretty simple to accomplish what you want, albeit once you learn how.

1. You need to setup your programs target folder. Its an option which you can allow the user to override by providing the InstallChangeFolder dialog.

2. Just drag the folder structure you want to use into the Files view under your Target folder.

3. Drag and drop the misc. files you want installed into the folders in the Files view.

4. Select the Merge Module for the VFP 8 runtimes.

The above information is regarding the latest versions of InstallShield.

I hope that helps somewhat.