how to use setVariable in install4j

Question

I have following code in install4J's startup sequence

Util.showMessage("before set sys.contentDir " + (String)context.getVariable("sys.contentDir"));

context.setVariable("sys.contentDir", "E:\\testApp");

Util.showMessage("After set sys.contentDir " + (String)context.getVariable("sys.contentDir"));

But the new value is not reflecting after setting the sys.contentDir by using the setVariable method.

Please help to achieve the functionality.

regards,
Jagadeesh Musham.

Answer 1

sys.contentDir is a system variable that cannot be modified. To change the installation directory, use

context.setInstallationDirectory(new File("E:\\testApp"));