Tomer SternRegarding the first question, do I need to ass the msi to the Files and Folders tab? And if so, under what folder, "Your program's folder"?
basic concept questions
Tomer SternApearantly I don't understand the basic idea about how this whole automatic updating procedure works:
1. wyUpdate.exe checks for the wyserver.wys file online and updates the software accordingly. But in order to update a winform software, there needs to be an msi file which contains the updated app.
Where do I put the msi file and where do I define the call for it?
2. I have added the AutomaticUpdater component to my form. OK, it's there and Ive gone through the AutomaticUpdater tutorial for Windows Forms, but when I click "Check for updates" I get a failed to check for updates message, and Its logical. I didnt bind the component in any way shape or form to wyBuild or wyUpdate.
How does the AutomaticUpdater knows where to check for the updates? What am I missing?
Tomer Stern
1. wyUpdate.exe checks for the wyserver.wys file online and updates the software accordingly. But in order to update a winform software, there needs to be an msi file which contains the updated app.
Where do I put the msi file and where do I define the call for it?
No, you don't need an MSI. Just put your files in the "Your program's folder" in wyBuild. See: Walkthrough for your first time using wyBuild.
2. I have added the AutomaticUpdater component to my form. OK, it's there and Ive gone through the AutomaticUpdater tutorial for Windows Forms, but when I click "Check for updates" I get a failed to check for updates message, and Its logical. I didnt bind the component in any way shape or form to wyBuild or wyUpdate.
How does the AutomaticUpdater knows where to check for the updates? What am I missing?
You need to include wyUpdate.exe and client.wyc files with your app. wyUpdate does the actual work. The AutomaticUpdater is like a remote control for a teelvision. The TV does all the work.