[wix-users] How to notify user about the upgradation of existing installed version to new version in Wix BA

[Hoover, Jacob]

I opted for customizing WixStdBA, passing a switch to tell the installer to check for updates.  Then, within my application, I utilize a DLL that uses the existing wix Bundle API to query for an installed bundle.  This allows me to locate the path to the bundle and invoke it "as needed" when my application is running.  In my BA, if I am checking for updates, I suppress the UI and only show it after the atom feed is processed and if an update is available.  I've also customized a theme to allow users to modify from ARP and then check for updates.

https://github.com/wixtoolset/wix3/compare/wix3103...jchoover:develop-3.10-WixStdBA would be a good starting point for my changes.


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From: wix-users [mailto:wix-users-bounces at lists.wixtoolset.org] On Behalf Of Phill Hogland
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 9:28 AM
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Subject: Re: [wix-users] How to notify user about the upgradation of existing installed version to new version in Wix BA

The implementation of updateviewmodel.cs in the wix toolset source for the WixBA (used by the wix toolset itself) is a pattern that can be used in a mba bundle (and a similar pattern is supported in the WixStdBA).  It is based on publishing a Atom syndication feed (much like is done on the WiX Toolset site).  Any application or service can also query for the Atom feed and determine if an update is available, and thereby provide a notice to the user.

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From: wix-users <wix-users-bounces at lists.wixtoolset.org> on behalf of sampat magi <ssmcs060 at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 9:11:12 AM
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Subject: Re: [wix-users] How to notify user about the upgradation of existing installed version to new version in Wix BA

have had a look at updateviewmodel.cs code of wixstdBA source? But, this will check for updates only when u run the bundle.

writing windows service could be an option, scheduling tasks could be an option.

not sure, i have nt tried, just a vague guess.


Regards
Sampat

On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 7:38 PM, shashank khadse <shashank.s.khadse at gmail.com
> wrote:

> Hello All,
> I have a situation were in I need to notify the user about the 
> upgradation of the existing installed version in Wix BA.
> What are the possible options to achive the same in wix bundle ?
>
> Thanks & Regards
> Shanky
>
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