About Page Views - Symantec WINDOWS INSTALLER EDITOR 8.0 Reference

About Page Views

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See also:
Using the Current Release Drop-Down List
Using the Current Feature Drop-Down List
A page view is a set of Installation Expert page groups and pages that you select from
the Page Views drop-down list. Select a page view to display only specific page groups
and pages.
Types of Page Views
Predefined page views that display the groups and pages most frequently used for a
particular type of installation. The All page view displays all page groups and pages.
The Merge Module page view appears for all merge modules. You cannot edit or
delete predefined page views.
Custom page views that you create to meet your specific needs.
See Customizing Page Views
Page views that are created when you create an installation template. You cannot
delete these page views.
See Creating and Editing Installation Templates
The page views are arranged alphabetically in the Page Views drop-down list with the
exception of the All page view, which is always first. The list also includes <New
View...> and <Customize Page Views...>, which are at the end of the list and are
used to create or customize page views.
Predefined Templates and Page Views
Most predefined installation templates have an associated page view. When you create a
new installation by using one of these templates, the page view that is associated with
that template becomes the default page view of the installation. When you open the
installation, this page view appears in the Page Views drop-down list.
You can select a different page view from the list at any time, except when you are
working in a merge module or universal transform. Merge module and universal
transform projects cannot use other page views, and their page views cannot be used
with other types of projects.
When you select a different page view, it changes the pages displayed in Installation
Expert but does not change the installation type. If you change the page view and save
the installation, this new page view displays the next time you open the installation,
unless you clear the Display the page view associated with a project when a
project is opened check box in Wise Options.
Custom Templates and Page Views
When you create a custom installation template, a page view is created with the same
name and is listed in the Page Views drop-down list.
See Creating and Editing Installation Templates
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