I created a /layout file for OpenBuildings Designer 10.09.00.83, and checked on the option to create a desktop shortcut. But when running the install that is generated by the layout, no desktop shortcut is created.
I opened the .lyt file and see that the value in the Desktop Shortcut configuration item is blank. But changing the value to yes does not help either.
<Property Id="InstallDesktopShortcut" Value="" Type="String" />
What do we have to do to get this feature to work?
It seems like the same issue we had with OpenRoads silent install.
Hi David,
Thanks for raising this issue. Can you please share the procedure you follow for the silent installation or a short video showing the workflow?We have a wiki article for Silent installation and uninstallation of OpenBuildings Designer for your reference.
Regards,
Shivam Soni
I did not use that method you link to.
From command prompt, I type the name of the downloaded exe along with the /layout parameter. This opens the layout creation wizard. I check the option to enable a Desktop Shortcut (by default this is not checked). Completing the layout wizard creates a folder with the software in it, along with a lyt file that specifies all the automated install options. Install the software from this layout folder by simply running the Setup program from that folder. It installs, but no desktop shortcut is created. So it seems like that desktop shortcut option doesn't work.
Thanks for sharing the workflow with us.
I will give it a try with OpenBuildings Designer 10.09.00.83 build and share my outcome with you.Regards,