Extension DLL messages
InstallMate's native Setup.exe program sends the following messages to its extension DLL.
Tip: See Extension DLL message order for the overall scheduling of these messages, and the per-message documentation for details of each message.
| Message | Description |
|---|---|
| TIXMSG_ABORT_PROCESSING | Indicates that the installation is being aborted |
| TIXMSG_APPLY_REGISTRATION | Requests that any customer registration be committed |
| TIXMSG_CHECK_OPTIONS | Requests verification of installation options |
| TIXMSG_CHECK_REGISTRATION | Requests verification of customer registration details |
| TIXMSG_CHECK_REQUIREMENTS | Requests verification of target system requirements |
| TIXMSG_CHECK_UNINSTALL | Requests permission for uninstallation |
| TIXMSG_END_FILE_INSTALL | Signals the end of file and folder installation |
| TIXMSG_END_FILE_REGISTRATION | Signals the end of file registration |
| TIXMSG_END_FILE_REMOVAL | Signals the end of file and folder removal |
| TIXMSG_END_FILE_UNREGISTRATION | Signals the end of file unregistration |
| TIXMSG_END_PROCESSING | Signals the end of installation or removal processing |
| TIXMSG_END_SHORTCUT_INSTALL | Signals the end of shortcut installation |
| TIXMSG_END_SHORTCUT_REMOVAL | Signals the end of shortcut installation |
| TIXMSG_END_SYSTEM_INSTALL | Signals the end of system editing during installation |
| TIXMSG_END_SYSTEM_REMOVAL | Signals the end of system editing during removal |
| TIXMSG_GETVERSION | Requests the extension DLL's implementation version |
| TIXMSG_INIT_OPTIONS | Requests initialization of installation options |
| TIXMSG_INIT_REGISTRATION | Requests initialization of customer registration details |
| TIXMSG_INITIALIZE | Allows the opportunity for extension DLL initialization |
| TIXMSG_START_FILE_INSTALL | Signals the start of file and folder installation |
| TIXMSG_START_FILE_REGISTRATION | Signals the start of file registration |
| TIXMSG_START_FILE_REMOVAL | Signals the start of file and folder removal |
| TIXMSG_START_FILE_UNREGISTRATION | Signals the start of file unregistration |
| TIXMSG_START_PROCESSING | Signals the start of installation or removal processing |
| TIXMSG_START_SHORTCUT_INSTALL | Signals the start of shortcut installation |
| TIXMSG_START_SHORTCUT_REMOVAL | Signals the start of shortcut installation |
| TIXMSG_START_SYSTEM_INSTALL | Signals the start of system editing during installation |
| TIXMSG_START_SYSTEM_REMOVAL | Signals the start of system editing during removal |
| TIXMSG_TERMINATE | Allows the opportunity for extension DLL cleanup |