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|  | We have upgraded our mail server to an R5 mail server. Is there a way to upgrade the mail files to the R5 design? (SQA000110) | |
| You can use InstallPump Action: 27 Notes: Replace Database Design to have the design of your mail file replaced. A template is specified (if you want to use a local template leave the server field bl (updated 04/23/2004 11:37:22 AM) | |
| | How does InstallPump know where the previous Notes version exists for an upgrade? (SQA000104) | |
| InstallPump will look to the Lotus.ini to locate the program directory and look in the Notes.ini to locate the data directory. (updated 04/23/2004 12:06:23 PM) | |
| | Why do you need a Notes ID file for the Notes New Installation? (SQA000100) | |
| In order for InstallPump to authenticate the Notes user it will need to access the Public Names and Address Book. The ID file will give IP the proper access to the PNAB. (updated 04/23/2004 11:40:43 AM) | |
| | How do I run the Setupse.exe with out prompting the end-user to continue or exit? (SQA000097) | |
| You can prevent this prompt by setting the Flag SFXSHowIntroMSG to 0(Zero). You can specify to use this flag on the Special Option Tab in the Project Properties. Ex: SFXShowIntroMSG=0 (updated 04/23/2004 11:41:19 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to automatically proceed to the next screen without have to click next during the deployment? (SQA000096) | |
| Yes, On the Users Interface tab in project properties you can find a series of check boxes. Check Off the four to the left, Skip Welcome Screen, Skip User Information Screen, Skip Start Installation (updated 04/23/2004 11:41:27 AM) | |
| | What is Password Watcher? (SQA000088) | |
| Password Watcher is a program that will allow your end-users to enter their Notes password once during the entire deployment. Password Watcher will remember the password and supply it to any Notes Pa (updated 04/23/2004 11:43:45 AM) | |
| | If I distribute my installation package on a CD, can I make the package automatically launch when the CD is loaded? (SQA000078) | |
| Yes. Before building your InstallPump package, enable "Generate AUTORUN.INF file" on the Application tab. This will create the necessary file to lauch the setup package when the CD is loaded. (updated 04/23/2004 11:47:38 AM) | |
| | How do I get InstallPump to close the Notes client? (SQA000056) | |
| "Action 34: Exit Notes Client" will attempt to close the Notes client via DDE. If any documents are opened and edited, the client will prompt the user to save (yes/no) before closing. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:04 AM) | |
| | Can I conditionally execute code/actions? (SQA000052) | |
| Yes. All actions in InstallPump have a "Condition" tab, where you can specify when the action will execute (based on the value of a global variable), as well as whether or not to run the action based (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:36 AM) | |
| | What are the "flags" on the Special Options tab (Project/Properties) used for? (SQA000050) | |
| InstallPump Flags are useful to override certain default settings.<BR><BR>
SYNTAX<BR><BR>
flag1=flagvalue1$$flag2=flagvalue2$$flag3=flagvalue3$$...<BR><BR>
Following is a complete list of all flags:<B (updated 04/23/2004 11:57:24 AM) | |
| | Does InstallPump have any reporting capabilities? (SQA000049) | |
| Since InstallPump is not a client/server application, there is no inherent capability to track packages within the product, though many clients take advantage of InstallPump's Email action (Action 25: (updated 04/23/2004 11:57:56 AM) | |
| | Can I have InstallPump redirect (migrate) Notes workspace icons from one server to another? (SQA000047) | |
| Yes. Action 44 Notes Switch All Desktop Icons allows InstallPump to reconfigure the Lotus Notes Workspace by re-pointing icons from one server to another. The action will also allow you to narrow th (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:25 AM) | |
| | Can InstallPump check for available disk space? (SQA000046) | |
| Yes. In project properties (Special Options tab), with action 43, or via script (IPWinCheckDiskFreeSpace).<BR><BR>
The Project Properties method will run before any actions.<BR><BR>
The Action method (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:34 AM) | |
| | Can InstallPump reboot the machine where setup is running? (SQA000045) | |
| Yes. Action 42 Shutdown and Restart Windows will cause the machine to reboot. The "Force Shutdown" option will forcibly terminate processes that do not respond to a shutdown command. (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:40 AM) | |
| | Can you use InstallPump to create a group document? (SQA000044) | |
| Yes. Using InstallPump's Action: 16 Notes: Create Group Document (NAB) You can access multiple names by preparing them in an InstallPump global variable, and using that variable in the "Member field" (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:52 AM) | |
| | Can I have InstallPump open a specific database in the client? (SQA000039) | |
| Yes. Using Action 33. Open Notes Database, you can specify the server and database to open. You will also need to specify a time (in seconds) for the action to wait for the Notes client to launch be (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:36 PM) | |
| | Can you use InstallPump to set Notes client preferences? (SQA000038) | |
| Most of the Notes client preferences are set in the Notes.ini file. InstallPump can be used to make modifications to the Notes.ini file to set these preferences. (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:43 PM) | |
| | How can I temporarily disable an action without deleting it from the Action Tab? (SQA000029) | |
| If you would like to disable the action without deleting it you can use the "Display" option in the Action Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 12:02:49 PM) | |
| | How can I run an agent that I have created in Notes? (SQA000028) | |
| Using action #12 you can run a non-schedule agent from a specified database. (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:00 PM) | |
| | What exactly is Installpump's new action 50: "Activate Password Watcher"? (SQA000119) | |
| Starts an Installpump process that will find any Lotus Notes password dialogs and automatically enter the desired password. (updated 04/23/2004 11:31:46 AM) | |
| | Is there a way to select what files can be installed from notes? (SQA000014) | |
| Yes, you can customize the cab files by unpacking them. Installpump comes with a utility that allows you to unpack the cab files and customize which files are installed on the clients machine. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:30 PM) | |
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| | Why is it necessary to use a Shared Installation of the Notes client to perform a Notes R5 client installation? (SQA000114) | |
| InstallPump needs a file source to install the Lotus Notes client onto a users machine. The files that are needed are encrypted in cab files on the Notes CD. The Notes Shared Installation includes a (updated 04/23/2004 11:32:43 AM) | |
| | Is it necessary to include a personal Name and Address Book when executing a new installation of a Notes Client? (SQA000113) | |
| Yes. The Notes Shared Installation (File Source) does not contain this file. Nor will it be brought down if the file was included in the shared Installation. When a new installation of the Notes clie (updated 04/23/2004 11:33:02 AM) | |
| | At the end of my installation I want to automatically open the Notes client. How do I do that? (SQA000111) | |
| The Notes client can be opened by using InstallPump's Action: 33 Notes: Open Notes Database. If a database is not specified, then the Notes client will be only be opened. (updated 04/23/2004 11:34:10 AM) | |
| | We have upgraded our mail server to an R5 mail server. Is there a way to upgrade the mail files to the R5 design? (SQA000110) | |
| You can use InstallPump Action: 27 Notes: Replace Database Design to have the design of your mail file replaced. A template is specified (if you want to use a local template leave the server field bl (updated 04/23/2004 11:37:22 AM) | |
| | Why do I have to shut down the Notes Client during upgrade? (SQA000107) | |
| The Notes client needs to be shut down in order to free the Notes files so the New ones can be copied in. (updated 04/23/2004 11:38:09 AM) | |
| | How does InstallPump know where the previous Notes version exists for an upgrade? (SQA000104) | |
| InstallPump will look to the Lotus.ini to locate the program directory and look in the Notes.ini to locate the data directory. (updated 04/23/2004 12:06:23 PM) | |
| | Why do you need a Notes ID file for the Notes New Installation? (SQA000100) | |
| In order for InstallPump to authenticate the Notes user it will need to access the Public Names and Address Book. The ID file will give IP the proper access to the PNAB. (updated 04/23/2004 11:40:43 AM) | |
| | How do I run the Setupse.exe with out prompting the end-user to continue or exit? (SQA000097) | |
| You can prevent this prompt by setting the Flag SFXSHowIntroMSG to 0(Zero). You can specify to use this flag on the Special Option Tab in the Project Properties. Ex: SFXShowIntroMSG=0 (updated 04/23/2004 11:41:19 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to automatically proceed to the next screen without have to click next during the deployment? (SQA000096) | |
| Yes, On the Users Interface tab in project properties you can find a series of check boxes. Check Off the four to the left, Skip Welcome Screen, Skip User Information Screen, Skip Start Installation (updated 04/23/2004 11:41:27 AM) | |
| | How do I run a script that I have created on the scripts tab? (SQA000095) | |
| Once you have a script created on the Script Tab you can run Action 7 witch will execute the script you point to in the action properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:42:26 AM) | |
| | On the files tab, why would I want to check "Do not copy file onto user's drive"? (SQA000094) | |
| This will enable you to temporarily copy files to the installation directory from which InstallPump runs (InstallPump global variable <InstallTempDir>). This will enable an end user to set files asid (updated 04/23/2004 11:42:40 AM) | |
| | How can I copy custom files to the end-users machine? (SQA000093) | |
| You can files to any location on the end-users machine by using the Files Tab. Here you can point to file that you want to be included in the installation and also specify the target location on the (updated 04/23/2004 11:42:50 AM) | |
| | How do I create folders on the end-users machine? (SQA000092) | |
| You can create folders on the end-users machine by using the Folders Tab. Here you can specify the folder name and location where the folder should be created. (updated 04/23/2004 11:42:58 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to create Icons in the Start Menu? (SQA000090) | |
| Yes, With InstallPump you can create Icons in the Start Menu. You can accomplish this by using the Icons Tab. Here you can specify the name of the icon, the file the icon points to, and the working (updated 04/23/2004 11:43:21 AM) | |
| | Does InstallPump need to be installed on a Notes Server? (SQA000085) | |
| No, Installpump is not required to be installed on a Notes Server. InstallPump can be installed on a workstation. (updated 04/23/2004 11:46:00 AM) | |
| | If I distribute my installation package on a CD, can I make the package automatically launch when the CD is loaded? (SQA000078) | |
| Yes. Before building your InstallPump package, enable "Generate AUTORUN.INF file" on the Application tab. This will create the necessary file to lauch the setup package when the CD is loaded. (updated 04/23/2004 11:47:38 AM) | |
| | Why can't I find my log file? (SQA000077) | |
| When testing installations with InstallPump, the InstallPump log file can be a usefull tool (default: C:\SQ_log.txt). By default, the log file does not get saved, until InstallPump exits. This saves (updated 04/23/2004 11:48:57 AM) | |
| | If I check off "Add Automatic Uninstall Feature" on the Application Tab where does InstallPump create the Uninstaller? (SQA000076) | |
| You can find a the Uninstaller in the "Add and Remove Programs" in your Control Panel. The name of the Uninstaller will be the application name specified on the Application Tab of InstallPump. (updated 04/23/2004 11:49:13 AM) | |
| | Can InstallPump create a Windows desktop shortcut? (SQA000075) | |
| Yes. This must be done via IPScript, using the IPFileCreateShortcut function:<BR><BR>
Function IPFileCreateShortcut(ShortcutLocation&, Target$, IconTitle$, Optional GroupName$) As Long<BR><BR>
The "S (updated 04/23/2004 11:49:28 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to password protect my deployment package? (SQA000072) | |
| Yes, InstallPump gives you the ability to password protest your deployment package. You can enable this feature on the Special Option Tab in the Project Properties by entering the desired password in (updated 04/23/2004 11:50:34 AM) | |
| | What are InstallPump preset global variables? (SQA000071) | |
| InstallPump has a series of preset global variables that can get information from a users machine. This will make deployment packages dynamic to each user. Here are some of InstallPumps most used gl (updated 04/23/2004 11:50:41 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to put a Expiration date on my deployment package. (SQA000070) | |
| Yes, You can set the deployment to expire by entering a date in the "Expiration Date" Filed on the Special Option Tab in Project Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:50:55 AM) | |
| | How do I verify that all files on the Files tab are available for building the deployment package? (SQA000062) | |
| In order to verify files on the Files tab you can use the function "Verify Installation Files" located in the Project Menu Bar. (updated 04/23/2004 11:53:28 AM) | |
| | How can I test a single action without building the entire package? (SQA000061) | |
| You can use the Function "Selected Action" from the Run menu Bar to run an individual action. (updated 04/23/2004 11:54:17 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to test all actions without building the deployment package? (SQA000059) | |
| Yes, by using the menu item "Run\All Actions" you can run all the actions on the Action Tab without building the deployment package. (updated 04/23/2004 11:55:32 AM) | |
| | How can I run the deployment package completely hidden from the end-user? (SQA000058) | |
| In order to run the deployment with a completely hidden interface check off the option "Start Setup with Hidden Interface" on the User Interface Tab in the Project Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:55:40 AM) | |
| | When I log on as a different user on my machine, InstallPump thinks that it is unlicensed. What is happening? (SQA000057) | |
| The license information is stored in the registry on NT/2000 under the HKEY_LOCAL_USER branch, which changes for each logon. Either re-enter the license for each user or switch back to the original l (updated 04/23/2004 11:55:52 AM) | |
| | How do I get InstallPump to close the Notes client? (SQA000056) | |
| "Action 34: Exit Notes Client" will attempt to close the Notes client via DDE. If any documents are opened and edited, the client will prompt the user to save (yes/no) before closing. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:04 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to change the colors of the deployment? (SQA000055) | |
| Yes, You have full control over the font color and the Background color of your deployment by using the "Font color" & "Background color" option on the User interface Tab in Project Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:12 AM) | |
| | Can I specify the InstallPump log filename/location? (SQA000054) | |
| Yes. In Project/Properties, modify the "Save installation log file to:" field on the Special Options tab to the desired location. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:19 AM) | |
| | How do I add my company Logo to the splash screen of the deployment? (SQA000053) | |
| You can add a logo to the splash screen by using the option "Company Logo" on the User Interface Tab in Project Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:24 AM) | |
| | Can I conditionally execute code/actions? (SQA000052) | |
| Yes. All actions in InstallPump have a "Condition" tab, where you can specify when the action will execute (based on the value of a global variable), as well as whether or not to run the action based (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:36 AM) | |
| | What files need to be pre-installed on machines running InstallPump packages? (SQA000051) | |
| None. InstallPump installs all of its necessary run-time files in a temorary directory, which is later removed. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:50 AM) | |
| | What are the "flags" on the Special Options tab (Project/Properties) used for? (SQA000050) | |
| InstallPump Flags are useful to override certain default settings.<BR><BR>
SYNTAX<BR><BR>
flag1=flagvalue1$$flag2=flagvalue2$$flag3=flagvalue3$$...<BR><BR>
Following is a complete list of all flags:<B (updated 04/23/2004 11:57:24 AM) | |
| | Does InstallPump have any reporting capabilities? (SQA000049) | |
| Since InstallPump is not a client/server application, there is no inherent capability to track packages within the product, though many clients take advantage of InstallPump's Email action (Action 25: (updated 04/23/2004 11:57:56 AM) | |
| | Can I create a local replica of a database during an install/upgrade? (SQA000048) | |
| Yes. Using either Action 8. Notes: Copy or Replicate a Database or the script function IPNotesDatabaseCopy. For a complete description of the action/function, refer to the InstallPump help file. (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:10 AM) | |
| | Can I have InstallPump redirect (migrate) Notes workspace icons from one server to another? (SQA000047) | |
| Yes. Action 44 Notes Switch All Desktop Icons allows InstallPump to reconfigure the Lotus Notes Workspace by re-pointing icons from one server to another. The action will also allow you to narrow th (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:25 AM) | |
| | Can InstallPump check for available disk space? (SQA000046) | |
| Yes. In project properties (Special Options tab), with action 43, or via script (IPWinCheckDiskFreeSpace).<BR><BR>
The Project Properties method will run before any actions.<BR><BR>
The Action method (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:34 AM) | |
| | Can InstallPump reboot the machine where setup is running? (SQA000045) | |
| Yes. Action 42 Shutdown and Restart Windows will cause the machine to reboot. The "Force Shutdown" option will forcibly terminate processes that do not respond to a shutdown command. (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:40 AM) | |
| | Can you use InstallPump to create a group document? (SQA000044) | |
| Yes. Using InstallPump's Action: 16 Notes: Create Group Document (NAB) You can access multiple names by preparing them in an InstallPump global variable, and using that variable in the "Member field" (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:52 AM) | |
| | How do I have InstallPump run under a different Windows Logon? (SQA000043) | |
| Action 40 Run File Impersonating Another User allows InstallPump to start a specified process using the credentials supplied in the action. This action requires that certain process-level tokens are (updated 04/23/2004 11:59:06 AM) | |
| | Can InstallPump modify the replicator page entries? (SQA000042) | |
| Yes. Action 39 Notes Setup Replicator Page allows the modification of EXISTING replicator page entries. To ADD entries, you must have the icon for the server replica and local replica present on the (updated 04/23/2004 11:59:39 AM) | |
| | How can I make modifications to the calendar profile in a mail file? (SQA000041) | |
| You can use InstallPump Action: 21 Notes Create/Modify Document. You will need to selest that you want to modify a profile document and the name of the document (calendar profile), then enter Lotus F (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:09 PM) | |
| | Can InstallPump sign databases? (SQA000040) | |
| Yes. Action 36 Sign Design Document(s) allows InstallPump to sign specific (or all) database elements. The database will be signed by the current Notes ID installed on the machine. To use a seperat (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:25 PM) | |
| | Can I have InstallPump open a specific database in the client? (SQA000039) | |
| Yes. Using Action 33. Open Notes Database, you can specify the server and database to open. You will also need to specify a time (in seconds) for the action to wait for the Notes client to launch be (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:36 PM) | |
| | Can you use InstallPump to set Notes client preferences? (SQA000038) | |
| Most of the Notes client preferences are set in the Notes.ini file. InstallPump can be used to make modifications to the Notes.ini file to set these preferences. (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:43 PM) | |
| | Does InstallPump give me the ability to modify an INI file? (SQA000037) | |
| Yes, You can use action #2 to modify a specified INI file. You simple need the locate of the INI file, the section, and key name of the entry you wanted to modify.. (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:51 PM) | |
| | Can InstallPump copy files or directories to the target machine? (SQA000036) | |
| Yes. You can either include the files on the "Files" tab, or copy them at run-time using Action 46 Copy Directories/Files. This action allows you to specify a source and target directory, and gives (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:58 PM) | |
| | Will using action 8 to delete a database do so without Manager access? (SQA000035) | |
| No, InstallPump does not have the ability to bypass any Notes security. (updated 04/23/2004 12:01:09 PM) | |
| | How can I add a user to ACL of a Database? (SQA000034) | |
| Using action 10 you can Add a user to the ACL. You can also specify the access level and user type. (updated 04/23/2004 12:01:16 PM) | |
| | Can I create custom prompts for end users during setup? (SQA000033) | |
| Yes. In IPScript you can add dialogs with the UserDialog control (available either from the toolbar or the Edit/UserDialog menu item). This dialog can be modified with a standard list of controls (t (updated 04/23/2004 12:01:35 PM) | |
| | How do I Replicate a database without replicating the databases ACL list? (SQA000031) | |
| You can use action #8. Here you can specify the Copy Type: 1) "Copy as replica without ACL"
2) " (updated 04/23/2004 12:02:33 PM) | |
| | How can I temporarily disable an action without deleting it from the Action Tab? (SQA000029) | |
| If you would like to disable the action without deleting it you can use the "Display" option in the Action Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 12:02:49 PM) | |
| | How can I run an agent that I have created in Notes? (SQA000028) | |
| Using action #12 you can run a non-schedule agent from a specified database. (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:00 PM) | |
| | How can I prompt the user with information during the execution of an action? (SQA000025) | |
| With the Message Tab in The action Properties you can use the option "Always on Top " to prompt the user with information during the execution of the action. (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:38 PM) | |
| | Where are my distribution files being built? (SQA000024) | |
| You can specify where the distribution files are in the project properties dialogue. The directories tab of project properties has a field to specify the path of your distribution files. (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:45 PM) | |
| | Is there a way to change where the default installation temporary directory runs? (SQA000023) | |
| In project properties, on the special options tab, there is a flag that can be set called TempDirRedirect, You would use this flag followed by the path that you want the intallation temporary director (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:54 PM) | |
| | Can InstallPump determine the computer name/network logon when the setup is running? (SQA000022) | |
| Yes. In IPScript IPWinGetComputerName will return the current computer name. IPWinGetUserName will return the current logon ID (Windows). (updated 04/23/2004 12:04:04 PM) | |
| | How do I tell InstallPump to use a specific Notes.ini during the deployment? (SQA000021) | |
| You can hard code a path to the location of your Notes.ini file with the option "Always use the Notes.ini file in this path regardless of registry settings:" on the Notes.ini tab in the project proper (updated 04/23/2004 12:04:11 PM) | |
| | I just made a change to one field in my IPS without adding any actions. Do I need to rebuild my project? (SQA000020) | |
| If you make a change to a field in an action that already exists, then you can go to the project menu and select update Setup.IP and your deployment package will be current. If an action is added or (updated 04/23/2004 12:04:25 PM) | |
| | How do I know what version of InstallPump that I am using? (SQA000019) | |
| Go the Help menu and select About InstallPump, and the version will be displayed. (updated 04/23/2004 12:05:41 PM) | |
| | How do I determine the IPS version? (SQA000017) | |
| To determine the version of you IPS file simple look in the Project Properties. At the bottom of the screen you will see "IPversion:" (updated 04/23/2004 12:05:36 PM) | |
| | Is there a way for Installpump to return the OS version summary? (SQA000002) | |
| Yes, by using a function called IPWinGetVersion. This will return a summary version of the operating system. (updated 04/23/2004 12:05:59 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump support the MSI Installer? (SQA000003) | |
| Yes. Attached is the steps used to use MSI installer to install a file.
The properties dialog for entries on the "Files" tab now has a "Use Windows Installer service to install this file" checkbox. (updated 04/23/2004 12:09:26 PM) | |
| | Can Installpump switch desktop icons? (SQA000004) | |
| Yes, currently Installpump has an action that will allow you to switch all desktop icons. Action 44 "Switch All Desktop Icons" (updated 04/23/2004 12:09:20 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump handle a migration from Notes Data to a Multi-User? (SQA000005) | |
| Yes, Standard action within Installpump, Action 49 "Migrate Notes Data to Multi-User". Converts a standard Notes6 data folder to the multi-user folder structure for the currently logged in Windows u (updated 04/23/2004 12:09:12 PM) | |
| | With Installpump am I able to customize\control the installation interface? (SQA000006) | |
| Yes, within our Project tab you can customize your application to your users with a professional installation interface or create fully silent installations. (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:58 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump handle Sametime Installation? (SQA000008) | |
| Yes, we currently have a script created that will handle all aspects of a Sametime Installation within Installpump. This sample can be found within the samples directory here on the website. (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:43 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump allow you to change the location of a database on the desktop,
so the user does not have to go and look for it on the new server? (SQA000009) | |
| Yes, you can use Action 44 "Switch Desktop Icons" this will allow you to change the location of the database. (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:30 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump support Visual Basic Projects? (SQA000010) | |
| Yes, Installpump will be able to automatically analyze a VBP project file and include all required files and Registry Settings (very similar to InstallShield Express). (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:15 PM) | |
| | Can Installpump Copy or Replicate a Database? (SQA000011) | |
| Yes, by using Action 8 "Copy or Replicate a Database" you will be able to copy or create a replica of a specified database. (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:03 PM) | |
| | Is there a way for Installpump to Check for Free Disk Space? (SQA000012) | |
| Yes, action 43 "Check Disk Space" will allow you to check for free disk space on the active windows drive and optionally will close the setup package if a threshold is not met. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:55 PM) | |
| | Is there a way to select what files can be installed from notes? (SQA000014) | |
| Yes, you can customize the cab files by unpacking them. Installpump comes with a utility that allows you to unpack the cab files and customize which files are installed on the clients machine. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:30 PM) | |
| | Is there a way for Installpump to remove a desktop icon? (SQA000015) | |
| Yes, action 45 "Remove Desktop Icon" will allow you to remove a specified icon from a notes workspace. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:21 PM) | |
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| | How do I run the Setupse.exe with out prompting the end-user to continue or exit? (SQA000097) | |
| You can prevent this prompt by setting the Flag SFXSHowIntroMSG to 0(Zero). You can specify to use this flag on the Special Option Tab in the Project Properties. Ex: SFXShowIntroMSG=0 (updated 04/23/2004 11:41:19 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to automatically proceed to the next screen without have to click next during the deployment? (SQA000096) | |
| Yes, On the Users Interface tab in project properties you can find a series of check boxes. Check Off the four to the left, Skip Welcome Screen, Skip User Information Screen, Skip Start Installation (updated 04/23/2004 11:41:27 AM) | |
| | How do I create folders on the end-users machine? (SQA000092) | |
| You can create folders on the end-users machine by using the Folders Tab. Here you can specify the folder name and location where the folder should be created. (updated 04/23/2004 11:42:58 AM) | |
| | What is Password Watcher? (SQA000088) | |
| Password Watcher is a program that will allow your end-users to enter their Notes password once during the entire deployment. Password Watcher will remember the password and supply it to any Notes Pa (updated 04/23/2004 11:43:45 AM) | |
| | If I distribute my installation package on a CD, can I make the package automatically launch when the CD is loaded? (SQA000078) | |
| Yes. Before building your InstallPump package, enable "Generate AUTORUN.INF file" on the Application tab. This will create the necessary file to lauch the setup package when the CD is loaded. (updated 04/23/2004 11:47:38 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to password protect my deployment package? (SQA000072) | |
| Yes, InstallPump gives you the ability to password protest your deployment package. You can enable this feature on the Special Option Tab in the Project Properties by entering the desired password in (updated 04/23/2004 11:50:34 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to put a Expiration date on my deployment package. (SQA000070) | |
| Yes, You can set the deployment to expire by entering a date in the "Expiration Date" Filed on the Special Option Tab in Project Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:50:55 AM) | |
| | How do I verify that all files on the Files tab are available for building the deployment package? (SQA000062) | |
| In order to verify files on the Files tab you can use the function "Verify Installation Files" located in the Project Menu Bar. (updated 04/23/2004 11:53:28 AM) | |
| | How can I test a single action without building the entire package? (SQA000061) | |
| You can use the Function "Selected Action" from the Run menu Bar to run an individual action. (updated 04/23/2004 11:54:17 AM) | |
| | How can I run the deployment package completely hidden from the end-user? (SQA000058) | |
| In order to run the deployment with a completely hidden interface check off the option "Start Setup with Hidden Interface" on the User Interface Tab in the Project Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:55:40 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to change the colors of the deployment? (SQA000055) | |
| Yes, You have full control over the font color and the Background color of your deployment by using the "Font color" & "Background color" option on the User interface Tab in Project Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:12 AM) | |
| | Can I specify the InstallPump log filename/location? (SQA000054) | |
| Yes. In Project/Properties, modify the "Save installation log file to:" field on the Special Options tab to the desired location. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:19 AM) | |
| | How do I add my company Logo to the splash screen of the deployment? (SQA000053) | |
| You can add a logo to the splash screen by using the option "Company Logo" on the User Interface Tab in Project Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:24 AM) | |
| | Can I conditionally execute code/actions? (SQA000052) | |
| Yes. All actions in InstallPump have a "Condition" tab, where you can specify when the action will execute (based on the value of a global variable), as well as whether or not to run the action based (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:36 AM) | |
| | Does InstallPump have any reporting capabilities? (SQA000049) | |
| Since InstallPump is not a client/server application, there is no inherent capability to track packages within the product, though many clients take advantage of InstallPump's Email action (Action 25: (updated 04/23/2004 11:57:56 AM) | |
| | How can I make modifications to the calendar profile in a mail file? (SQA000041) | |
| You can use InstallPump Action: 21 Notes Create/Modify Document. You will need to selest that you want to modify a profile document and the name of the document (calendar profile), then enter Lotus F (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:09 PM) | |
| | Can InstallPump copy files or directories to the target machine? (SQA000036) | |
| Yes. You can either include the files on the "Files" tab, or copy them at run-time using Action 46 Copy Directories/Files. This action allows you to specify a source and target directory, and gives (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:58 PM) | |
| | How can I run an agent that I have created in Notes? (SQA000028) | |
| Using action #12 you can run a non-schedule agent from a specified database. (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:00 PM) | |
| | How do I tell InstallPump to use a specific Notes.ini during the deployment? (SQA000021) | |
| You can hard code a path to the location of your Notes.ini file with the option "Always use the Notes.ini file in this path regardless of registry settings:" on the Notes.ini tab in the project proper (updated 04/23/2004 12:04:11 PM) | |
| | I just made a change to one field in my IPS without adding any actions. Do I need to rebuild my project? (SQA000020) | |
| If you make a change to a field in an action that already exists, then you can go to the project menu and select update Setup.IP and your deployment package will be current. If an action is added or (updated 04/23/2004 12:04:25 PM) | |
| | What is Central Dispatch Database (CDD)? (SQA000118) | |
| The Central Dispatch Database system by SoftQuest is an open-source Lotus Notes application that provides centralized tracking and monitoring of Lotus Notes Client deployments/upgrade/administration. (updated 04/23/2004 11:21:14 AM) | |
| | Does Installpump support the MSI Installer? (SQA000003) | |
| Yes. Attached is the steps used to use MSI installer to install a file.
The properties dialog for entries on the "Files" tab now has a "Use Windows Installer service to install this file" checkbox. (updated 04/23/2004 12:09:26 PM) | |
| | Can Installpump switch desktop icons? (SQA000004) | |
| Yes, currently Installpump has an action that will allow you to switch all desktop icons. Action 44 "Switch All Desktop Icons" (updated 04/23/2004 12:09:20 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump handle a migration from Notes Data to a Multi-User? (SQA000005) | |
| Yes, Standard action within Installpump, Action 49 "Migrate Notes Data to Multi-User". Converts a standard Notes6 data folder to the multi-user folder structure for the currently logged in Windows u (updated 04/23/2004 12:09:12 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump allow you to change the location of a database on the desktop,
so the user does not have to go and look for it on the new server? (SQA000009) | |
| Yes, you can use Action 44 "Switch Desktop Icons" this will allow you to change the location of the database. (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:30 PM) | |
| Desktop Migration |
| |
| | Why is it necessary to use a Shared Installation of the Notes client to perform a Notes R5 client installation? (SQA000114) | |
| InstallPump needs a file source to install the Lotus Notes client onto a users machine. The files that are needed are encrypted in cab files on the Notes CD. The Notes Shared Installation includes a (updated 04/23/2004 11:32:43 AM) | |
| | Is it necessary to include a personal Name and Address Book when executing a new installation of a Notes Client? (SQA000113) | |
| Yes. The Notes Shared Installation (File Source) does not contain this file. Nor will it be brought down if the file was included in the shared Installation. When a new installation of the Notes clie (updated 04/23/2004 11:33:02 AM) | |
| | At the end of my installation I want to automatically open the Notes client. How do I do that? (SQA000111) | |
| The Notes client can be opened by using InstallPump's Action: 33 Notes: Open Notes Database. If a database is not specified, then the Notes client will be only be opened. (updated 04/23/2004 11:34:10 AM) | |
| | Why do I have to shut down the Notes Client during upgrade? (SQA000107) | |
| The Notes client needs to be shut down in order to free the Notes files so the New ones can be copied in. (updated 04/23/2004 11:38:09 AM) | |
| | How does InstallPump know where the previous Notes version exists for an upgrade? (SQA000104) | |
| InstallPump will look to the Lotus.ini to locate the program directory and look in the Notes.ini to locate the data directory. (updated 04/23/2004 12:06:23 PM) | |
| | If I distribute my installation package on a CD, can I make the package automatically launch when the CD is loaded? (SQA000078) | |
| Yes. Before building your InstallPump package, enable "Generate AUTORUN.INF file" on the Application tab. This will create the necessary file to lauch the setup package when the CD is loaded. (updated 04/23/2004 11:47:38 AM) | |
| | Can I have InstallPump redirect (migrate) Notes workspace icons from one server to another? (SQA000047) | |
| Yes. Action 44 Notes Switch All Desktop Icons allows InstallPump to reconfigure the Lotus Notes Workspace by re-pointing icons from one server to another. The action will also allow you to narrow th (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:25 AM) | |
| | What is Central Dispatch Database (CDD)? (SQA000118) | |
| The Central Dispatch Database system by SoftQuest is an open-source Lotus Notes application that provides centralized tracking and monitoring of Lotus Notes Client deployments/upgrade/administration. (updated 04/23/2004 11:21:14 AM) | |
| | Can Installpump switch desktop icons? (SQA000004) | |
| Yes, currently Installpump has an action that will allow you to switch all desktop icons. Action 44 "Switch All Desktop Icons" (updated 04/23/2004 12:09:20 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump handle a migration from Notes Data to a Multi-User? (SQA000005) | |
| Yes, Standard action within Installpump, Action 49 "Migrate Notes Data to Multi-User". Converts a standard Notes6 data folder to the multi-user folder structure for the currently logged in Windows u (updated 04/23/2004 12:09:12 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump allow you to change the location of a database on the desktop,
so the user does not have to go and look for it on the new server? (SQA000009) | |
| Yes, you can use Action 44 "Switch Desktop Icons" this will allow you to change the location of the database. (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:30 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump handle all phases of a 6.5.1 upgrade and new installations? (SQA000013) | |
| Yes, Installpump supports all aspects of an upgrade/new install for 6.5.1. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:44 PM) | |
| | Is there a way for Installpump to remove a desktop icon? (SQA000015) | |
| Yes, action 45 "Remove Desktop Icon" will allow you to remove a specified icon from a notes workspace. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:21 PM) | |
| Error Codes |
| |
| | Why can't I create my distribution package? (SQA000109) | |
| There are a few reasons that you may recieve an error during building. Verify the following:<BR><BR>
1. The Project/Properties/Directories/Distribution files directory is valid.<BR>
2. "The Company (updated 04/23/2004 11:37:38 AM) | |
| | Why can't I get InstallPump to validate my InstallPump license? (SQA000106) | |
| When SoftQuest support sends you your license information, the license contains specific information. All of this information (case sensitive) needs to be entered into the license entry dialogue (Hel (updated 04/23/2004 11:38:34 AM) | |
| | Error Macro module does not exist (SQA000117) | |
| This error occurs on some Windows 2000 machines when Setup attempts to run a script file which is located in the <InstallTempDir> directory.
Workaround:
Set an InstallPump projects flag InstallTemp (updated 04/23/2004 11:32:06 AM) | |
| IPScript |
| |
| | How do I run a script that I have created on the scripts tab? (SQA000095) | |
| Once you have a script created on the Script Tab you can run Action 7 witch will execute the script you point to in the action properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:42:26 AM) | |
| | Can InstallPump create a Windows desktop shortcut? (SQA000075) | |
| Yes. This must be done via IPScript, using the IPFileCreateShortcut function:<BR><BR>
Function IPFileCreateShortcut(ShortcutLocation&, Target$, IconTitle$, Optional GroupName$) As Long<BR><BR>
The "S (updated 04/23/2004 11:49:28 AM) | |
| | Can I create a local replica of a database during an install/upgrade? (SQA000048) | |
| Yes. Using either Action 8. Notes: Copy or Replicate a Database or the script function IPNotesDatabaseCopy. For a complete description of the action/function, refer to the InstallPump help file. (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:10 AM) | |
| | Can I create custom prompts for end users during setup? (SQA000033) | |
| Yes. In IPScript you can add dialogs with the UserDialog control (available either from the toolbar or the Edit/UserDialog menu item). This dialog can be modified with a standard list of controls (t (updated 04/23/2004 12:01:35 PM) | |
| | Does InstallPump script support COM? (SQA000032) | |
| Yes. COM references are added to your script via the Edit/References menu item. Select the COM element that you wish to include in your script and click "OK". The elements should now be available.< (updated 04/23/2004 12:01:49 PM) | |
| | How do I debug my IPScript without building my package? (SQA000030) | |
| InstallPump script supports running the code in Debug mode (see the Debug menu item for a full listing of options). It is a good practice to always check that the code will compile (hit F8 or Debug/S (updated 04/23/2004 12:02:43 PM) | |
| | In IPScript, can I write custom messages to the log file? (SQA000026) | |
| Yes, there are 3 functions that a user can call to customize the log messages:<BR><BR>
IPLogCreate - Silently writes the specified message to the log file.<BR>
IPLogError - Writes the message to the l (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:29 PM) | |
| | I just made a change to one field in my IPS without adding any actions. Do I need to rebuild my project? (SQA000020) | |
| If you make a change to a field in an action that already exists, then you can go to the project menu and select update Setup.IP and your deployment package will be current. If an action is added or (updated 04/23/2004 12:04:25 PM) | |
| | Is there a way for Installpump to return the OS version summary? (SQA000002) | |
| Yes, by using a function called IPWinGetVersion. This will return a summary version of the operating system. (updated 04/23/2004 12:05:59 PM) | |
| New Installation |
| |
| | Why do you need a Notes ID file for the Notes New Installation? (SQA000100) | |
| In order for InstallPump to authenticate the Notes user it will need to access the Public Names and Address Book. The ID file will give IP the proper access to the PNAB. (updated 04/23/2004 11:40:43 AM) | |
| | If I distribute my installation package on a CD, can I make the package automatically launch when the CD is loaded? (SQA000078) | |
| Yes. Before building your InstallPump package, enable "Generate AUTORUN.INF file" on the Application tab. This will create the necessary file to lauch the setup package when the CD is loaded. (updated 04/23/2004 11:47:38 AM) | |
| | Can you install or upgrade a Domino server with InstallPump? (SQA000027) | |
| Yes, Action 41 allows you to select whether you want to install/upgrade a Notes client or Domino server. When you first create the action and click on "Edit settings", you will be prompted to configu (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:17 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump handle all phases of a 6.5.1 upgrade and new installations? (SQA000013) | |
| Yes, Installpump supports all aspects of an upgrade/new install for 6.5.1. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:44 PM) | |
| Notes R5 |
| |
| | Why is it necessary to use a Shared Installation of the Notes client to perform a Notes R5 client installation? (SQA000114) | |
| InstallPump needs a file source to install the Lotus Notes client onto a users machine. The files that are needed are encrypted in cab files on the Notes CD. The Notes Shared Installation includes a (updated 04/23/2004 11:32:43 AM) | |
| Passwords |
| |
| | Why do you need a Notes ID file for the Notes New Installation? (SQA000100) | |
| In order for InstallPump to authenticate the Notes user it will need to access the Public Names and Address Book. The ID file will give IP the proper access to the PNAB. (updated 04/23/2004 11:40:43 AM) | |
| | What is Password Watcher? (SQA000088) | |
| Password Watcher is a program that will allow your end-users to enter their Notes password once during the entire deployment. Password Watcher will remember the password and supply it to any Notes Pa (updated 04/23/2004 11:43:45 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to password protect my deployment package? (SQA000072) | |
| Yes, InstallPump gives you the ability to password protest your deployment package. You can enable this feature on the Special Option Tab in the Project Properties by entering the desired password in (updated 04/23/2004 11:50:34 AM) | |
| | How do I have InstallPump run under a different Windows Logon? (SQA000043) | |
| Action 40 Run File Impersonating Another User allows InstallPump to start a specified process using the credentials supplied in the action. This action requires that certain process-level tokens are (updated 04/23/2004 11:59:06 AM) | |
| | What exactly is Installpump's new action 50: "Activate Password Watcher"? (SQA000119) | |
| Starts an Installpump process that will find any Lotus Notes password dialogs and automatically enter the desired password. (updated 04/23/2004 11:31:46 AM) | |
| Product Updates |
| |
| | How do I know when Installpump has a new release out on it's website? (SQA000001) | |
| Installpump currently has a new feature in our help section of Installpump's toolbar called "Check for Product Updates" that when selected will search Installpump's website for a new release of Instal (updated 04/23/2004 12:06:56 PM) | |
| | How often does SoftQuest release a new version of Installpump? (SQA000016) | |
| A new release of Installpump is released on a quartley basis. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:09 PM) | |
| Replicator Page |
| |
| | Can InstallPump modify the replicator page entries? (SQA000042) | |
| Yes. Action 39 Notes Setup Replicator Page allows the modification of EXISTING replicator page entries. To ADD entries, you must have the icon for the server replica and local replica present on the (updated 04/23/2004 11:59:39 AM) | |
| Reporting |
| |
| | Does InstallPump have any reporting capabilities? (SQA000049) | |
| Since InstallPump is not a client/server application, there is no inherent capability to track packages within the product, though many clients take advantage of InstallPump's Email action (Action 25: (updated 04/23/2004 11:57:56 AM) | |
| Sametime |
| |
| | Does Installpump handle Sametime Installation? (SQA000008) | |
| Yes, we currently have a script created that will handle all aspects of a Sametime Installation within Installpump. This sample can be found within the samples directory here on the website. (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:43 PM) | |
| Security |
| |
| | Why do you need a Notes ID file for the Notes New Installation? (SQA000100) | |
| In order for InstallPump to authenticate the Notes user it will need to access the Public Names and Address Book. The ID file will give IP the proper access to the PNAB. (updated 04/23/2004 11:40:43 AM) | |
| | What is Password Watcher? (SQA000088) | |
| Password Watcher is a program that will allow your end-users to enter their Notes password once during the entire deployment. Password Watcher will remember the password and supply it to any Notes Pa (updated 04/23/2004 11:43:45 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to password protect my deployment package? (SQA000072) | |
| Yes, InstallPump gives you the ability to password protest your deployment package. You can enable this feature on the Special Option Tab in the Project Properties by entering the desired password in (updated 04/23/2004 11:50:34 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to put a Expiration date on my deployment package. (SQA000070) | |
| Yes, You can set the deployment to expire by entering a date in the "Expiration Date" Filed on the Special Option Tab in Project Properties. (updated 04/23/2004 11:50:55 AM) | |
| | What files need to be pre-installed on machines running InstallPump packages? (SQA000051) | |
| None. InstallPump installs all of its necessary run-time files in a temorary directory, which is later removed. (updated 04/23/2004 11:56:50 AM) | |
| | How do I have InstallPump run under a different Windows Logon? (SQA000043) | |
| Action 40 Run File Impersonating Another User allows InstallPump to start a specified process using the credentials supplied in the action. This action requires that certain process-level tokens are (updated 04/23/2004 11:59:06 AM) | |
| | Can InstallPump sign databases? (SQA000040) | |
| Yes. Action 36 Sign Design Document(s) allows InstallPump to sign specific (or all) database elements. The database will be signed by the current Notes ID installed on the machine. To use a seperat (updated 04/23/2004 12:00:25 PM) | |
| | Will using action 8 to delete a database do so without Manager access? (SQA000035) | |
| No, InstallPump does not have the ability to bypass any Notes security. (updated 04/23/2004 12:01:09 PM) | |
| | How can I add a user to ACL of a Database? (SQA000034) | |
| Using action 10 you can Add a user to the ACL. You can also specify the access level and user type. (updated 04/23/2004 12:01:16 PM) | |
| | What exactly is Installpump's new action 50: "Activate Password Watcher"? (SQA000119) | |
| Starts an Installpump process that will find any Lotus Notes password dialogs and automatically enter the desired password. (updated 04/23/2004 11:31:46 AM) | |
| Server Consolidation |
| |
| | We have upgraded our mail server to an R5 mail server. Is there a way to upgrade the mail files to the R5 design? (SQA000110) | |
| You can use InstallPump Action: 27 Notes: Replace Database Design to have the design of your mail file replaced. A template is specified (if you want to use a local template leave the server field bl (updated 04/23/2004 11:37:22 AM) | |
| | If I distribute my installation package on a CD, can I make the package automatically launch when the CD is loaded? (SQA000078) | |
| Yes. Before building your InstallPump package, enable "Generate AUTORUN.INF file" on the Application tab. This will create the necessary file to lauch the setup package when the CD is loaded. (updated 04/23/2004 11:47:38 AM) | |
| | Can I have InstallPump redirect (migrate) Notes workspace icons from one server to another? (SQA000047) | |
| Yes. Action 44 Notes Switch All Desktop Icons allows InstallPump to reconfigure the Lotus Notes Workspace by re-pointing icons from one server to another. The action will also allow you to narrow th (updated 04/23/2004 11:58:25 AM) | |
| | Can you install or upgrade a Domino server with InstallPump? (SQA000027) | |
| Yes, Action 41 allows you to select whether you want to install/upgrade a Notes client or Domino server. When you first create the action and click on "Edit settings", you will be prompted to configu (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:17 PM) | |
| | What is Central Dispatch Database (CDD)? (SQA000118) | |
| The Central Dispatch Database system by SoftQuest is an open-source Lotus Notes application that provides centralized tracking and monitoring of Lotus Notes Client deployments/upgrade/administration. (updated 04/23/2004 11:21:14 AM) | |
| | Does Installpump allow you to change the location of a database on the desktop,
so the user does not have to go and look for it on the new server? (SQA000009) | |
| Yes, you can use Action 44 "Switch Desktop Icons" this will allow you to change the location of the database. (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:30 PM) | |
| Testing |
| |
| | How can I test a single action without building the entire package? (SQA000061) | |
| You can use the Function "Selected Action" from the Run menu Bar to run an individual action. (updated 04/23/2004 11:54:17 AM) | |
| | Is it possible to test all actions without building the deployment package? (SQA000059) | |
| Yes, by using the menu item "Run\All Actions" you can run all the actions on the Action Tab without building the deployment package. (updated 04/23/2004 11:55:32 AM) | |
| | What is the difference between "Test Run" and running the setup.exe? (SQA000018) | |
| There is no difference. Starting a setup file by choosing the menu item "Test Run" executes the setup package. (updated 04/23/2004 12:04:40 PM) | |
| Troubleshooting |
| |
| | Why is it necessary to use a Shared Installation of the Notes client to perform a Notes R5 client installation? (SQA000114) | |
| InstallPump needs a file source to install the Lotus Notes client onto a users machine. The files that are needed are encrypted in cab files on the Notes CD. The Notes Shared Installation includes a (updated 04/23/2004 11:32:43 AM) | |
| | Is it necessary to include a personal Name and Address Book when executing a new installation of a Notes Client? (SQA000113) | |
| Yes. The Notes Shared Installation (File Source) does not contain this file. Nor will it be brought down if the file was included in the shared Installation. When a new installation of the Notes clie (updated 04/23/2004 11:33:02 AM) | |
| | Why can't I create my distribution package? (SQA000109) | |
| There are a few reasons that you may recieve an error during building. Verify the following:<BR><BR>
1. The Project/Properties/Directories/Distribution files directory is valid.<BR>
2. "The Company (updated 04/23/2004 11:37:38 AM) | |
| | Why can't I get InstallPump to validate my InstallPump license? (SQA000106) | |
| When SoftQuest support sends you your license information, the license contains specific information. All of this information (case sensitive) needs to be entered into the license entry dialogue (Hel (updated 04/23/2004 11:38:34 AM) | |
| | Does InstallPump need to be installed on a Notes Server? (SQA000085) | |
| No, Installpump is not required to be installed on a Notes Server. InstallPump can be installed on a workstation. (updated 04/23/2004 11:46:00 AM) | |
| | Why can't I find my log file? (SQA000077) | |
| When testing installations with InstallPump, the InstallPump log file can be a usefull tool (default: C:\SQ_log.txt). By default, the log file does not get saved, until InstallPump exits. This saves (updated 04/23/2004 11:48:57 AM) | |
| | If I check off "Add Automatic Uninstall Feature" on the Application Tab where does InstallPump create the Uninstaller? (SQA000076) | |
| You can find a the Uninstaller in the "Add and Remove Programs" in your Control Panel. The name of the Uninstaller will be the application name specified on the Application Tab of InstallPump. (updated 04/23/2004 11:49:13 AM) | |
| | How do I verify that all files on the Files tab are available for building the deployment package? (SQA000062) | |
| In order to verify files on the Files tab you can use the function "Verify Installation Files" located in the Project Menu Bar. (updated 04/23/2004 11:53:28 AM) | |
| | When I log on as a different user on my machine, InstallPump thinks that it is unlicensed. What is happening? (SQA000057) | |
| The license information is stored in the registry on NT/2000 under the HKEY_LOCAL_USER branch, which changes for each logon. Either re-enter the license for each user or switch back to the original l (updated 04/23/2004 11:55:52 AM) | |
| | Does InstallPump script support COM? (SQA000032) | |
| Yes. COM references are added to your script via the Edit/References menu item. Select the COM element that you wish to include in your script and click "OK". The elements should now be available.< (updated 04/23/2004 12:01:49 PM) | |
| | Error Macro module does not exist (SQA000117) | |
| This error occurs on some Windows 2000 machines when Setup attempts to run a script file which is located in the <InstallTempDir> directory.
Workaround:
Set an InstallPump projects flag InstallTemp (updated 04/23/2004 11:32:06 AM) | |
| | Does Installpump support Visual Basic Projects? (SQA000010) | |
| Yes, Installpump will be able to automatically analyze a VBP project file and include all required files and Registry Settings (very similar to InstallShield Express). (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:15 PM) | |
| Upgrade |
| |
| | We have upgraded our mail server to an R5 mail server. Is there a way to upgrade the mail files to the R5 design? (SQA000110) | |
| You can use InstallPump Action: 27 Notes: Replace Database Design to have the design of your mail file replaced. A template is specified (if you want to use a local template leave the server field bl (updated 04/23/2004 11:37:22 AM) | |
| | Why do I have to shut down the Notes Client during upgrade? (SQA000107) | |
| The Notes client needs to be shut down in order to free the Notes files so the New ones can be copied in. (updated 04/23/2004 11:38:09 AM) | |
| | If I distribute my installation package on a CD, can I make the package automatically launch when the CD is loaded? (SQA000078) | |
| Yes. Before building your InstallPump package, enable "Generate AUTORUN.INF file" on the Application tab. This will create the necessary file to lauch the setup package when the CD is loaded. (updated 04/23/2004 11:47:38 AM) | |
| | Can you install or upgrade a Domino server with InstallPump? (SQA000027) | |
| Yes, Action 41 allows you to select whether you want to install/upgrade a Notes client or Domino server. When you first create the action and click on "Edit settings", you will be prompted to configu (updated 04/23/2004 12:03:17 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump handle a migration from Notes Data to a Multi-User? (SQA000005) | |
| Yes, Standard action within Installpump, Action 49 "Migrate Notes Data to Multi-User". Converts a standard Notes6 data folder to the multi-user folder structure for the currently logged in Windows u (updated 04/23/2004 12:09:12 PM) | |
| | Does Installpump handle all phases of a 6.5.1 upgrade and new installations? (SQA000013) | |
| Yes, Installpump supports all aspects of an upgrade/new install for 6.5.1. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:44 PM) | |
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| | How does InstallPump know where the previous Notes version exists for an upgrade? (SQA000104) | |
| InstallPump will look to the Lotus.ini to locate the program directory and look in the Notes.ini to locate the data directory. (updated 04/23/2004 12:06:23 PM) | |
| | How do I know what version of InstallPump that I am using? (SQA000019) | |
| Go the Help menu and select About InstallPump, and the version will be displayed. (updated 04/23/2004 12:05:41 PM) | |
| | How do I determine the IPS version? (SQA000017) | |
| To determine the version of you IPS file simple look in the Project Properties. At the bottom of the screen you will see "IPversion:" (updated 04/23/2004 12:05:36 PM) | |
| | How do I know when Installpump has a new release out on it's website? (SQA000001) | |
| Installpump currently has a new feature in our help section of Installpump's toolbar called "Check for Product Updates" that when selected will search Installpump's website for a new release of Instal (updated 04/23/2004 12:06:56 PM) | |
| | Is there a way for Installpump to return the OS version summary? (SQA000002) | |
| Yes, by using a function called IPWinGetVersion. This will return a summary version of the operating system. (updated 04/23/2004 12:05:59 PM) | |
| | What is the new feature within Installpump 3.0 DSM? (SQA000007) | |
| DSM enables maintenance free software updates and repairs. This can also be found within the tab called "Project". (updated 04/23/2004 12:08:51 PM) | |
| | How often does SoftQuest release a new version of Installpump? (SQA000016) | |
| A new release of Installpump is released on a quartley basis. (updated 04/23/2004 12:07:09 PM) | |