[izpack-users] MultiVolumeInstaller

[Andrew Fang]

Dennis,

Thanks a lot for your help.

Andrew


On 4/23/07, Dennis Reil <Dennis.Reil at reddot.de> wrote:
>
>  The purpose of the MultiVolumeInstaller is to create an installer which
> spans over multiple volumes. We use this feature to create an installer
> packaged on two CDs.
>
>
>
> What has to be done to use this feature?
>
> -          Add the following to your installer xml:
> <packaging>
>
>             <packager class="
> com.izforge.izpack.compiler.MultiVolumePackager">
>
>                <options volumesize="in BYTES" firstvolumefreespace="in
> Bytes">
>
>             </packager>
>
>             <unpacker class="
> com.izforge.izpack.installer.MultiVolumeUnpacker" />
>
>       </packaging>
>
>
>
> If you compile your installer, you'll get one jar-File and n **.pak.**
> files. The multi volume packager tries to put as many bytes as available
> onto one volume. Additional space on the first volume can be reserved by
> setting the firstvolumefreespace attribute.
>
>
>
> 1st volume: PAKSIZE = VOLUME_SIZE – FIRSTVOLUMEFREESPACE
>
> 2nd to last volume: PAKSIZE = VOLUME_SIZE
>
>
>
> Normally, you will put the jar + pak-file + additional files (e.g. docu)
> on the first volume and each of the **.pak.** files on seperate volumes.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>   Dennis
>
>
>
>
>
> *Von:* izpack-users-bounces at lists.berlios.de [mailto:
> izpack-users-bounces at lists.berlios.de] *Im Auftrag von *Andrew Fang
> *Gesendet:* Freitag, 20. April 2007 16:59
> *An:* izpack-users at lists.berlios.de
> *Betreff:* [izpack-users] MultiVolumeInstaller
>
>
>
>
>
> I saw this class in the 3.10.1 source, but could not find any
> documentation on the purpose and the usage of it. Can someone provide
> information on how to use it?
>
>
>
> I have the need to to run installation that accross multiple volumes/disks
> and think this may be something that can fit this purpose. Your help is
> greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> Andrew
>
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