Deploying images in c#

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I want to deploy some data files with my application, currently in the Application.UserAppDataPath. How can I ensure that this data is copied when someone else installs this on their computer?
Thanks in advance, Mick

Posted 27-Oct-11 7:44am

Tynycae

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N_tro_P · Answer 1 · 2011-10-27T09:02:00

Solution 2

The setup wizard allows for custom actions, like even running attached .exe files. You can build a seperate .exe file that is there solely for copying the files.

To add custom actions right click on the setup project and go to View and then Custom Actions.
Then just add the file copier as the action.

Posted 27-Oct-11 9:02am

N_tro_P

Updated 27-Oct-11 9:06am

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Tynycae 27-Oct-11 17:17pm

Many thanks Collin and Mark

[no name] 28-Oct-11 9:52am

Just wondering why you unaccepted the answer?

Tynycae 29-Oct-11 6:02am

Sorry Collin, I hit the Accept Solution button to Accept the solution, but then it came up Unaccepted. I thought is was an 'accept' process and not a flag! Your solution was very helpful. Apologies and thanks

Not Active · Answer 2 · 2011-10-27T07:52:00

Solution 1

You could provide a setup for your application that installs the files required. Or, if not too large, include them as resources within the application assembly.

Posted 27-Oct-11 7:52am

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Tynycae 27-Oct-11 14:00pm

There are too many files to add as Resources. I am using Vis Studio and have been looking at Project/Properties. Is there some way to add them using the Reference Paths?