Registering an ocx file.

[sarfu]

Hi all,
I need to register an ocx file after the installation.
I used to do it in the following way.

Create a CA of type 32.
Working Dir as [SystemFolder].
FileName and Commandline as : [SystemFolder]Regsvr32 /s
"[INSTALLDIR]abc.ocx"
and InstallExeSeq after InstallFinalize.

With this the installer registers my ocx file perfectly.

I know there is COM registration in advanced settings under components.
( InstallShield 12)
I was just wondering can i make use of this to register my ocx file
instead of CA? If yes
When i say new com class, it is providing me with new guid value which
doesnt match the guid of ClassId. Here i am bit confused.
Can i make use of Com Registratin utility for registration instead of
doing it through CA?
If yes, please share me some links where i can find help on this.
Thanks and regards
Sarfu

[Richard [Microsoft Windows Installer MVP]]

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sarfu <biradar...@gmail.com> spake the secret code
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>I need to register an ocx file after the installation.

Use the COM/Registry tables to do this. DO NOT USE A CUSTOM ACTION.
Its not robust.
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[Christopher Painter]

In the file view of the component, set your OCX to keyfile and then
right-click COM Extract data. Now look at the advanced view and you
should see the Prog/ClassID's already defined for you. ( Assuming the
COM extraction worked correctly... this can be a tricky area. )

[sarfu]

Thanks Christopher and Richard.
It really did work.
Regards
Sarfu