[MSI] Add ODBC translator

Add a new ODBC translator to the MSI package to install it on the target system.

Important

Precondition: Open an MSI package in MSI Editor (see Open MSI/MST).

  1. Go to the Package Designer > ODBC tab.

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  2. Select Add > ODBC translator from the toolbox.

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  3. Enter a Name for the ODBC translator; choose the Translator DLL file, and the Setup DLL file for the translator if it is different than from Translator. Select a Component_ that will control the installation of this translator and click Save.

    Warning

    Filename of Translator DLL file and Setup DLL file must be presented only in the short (e.g. DOS 8.3) or long filename format. Both formats (e.g. short|long) cannot be used.

    To fix the validation error with the filename, navigate to the Tables Editor > File table, find the required file and remove everything to the left of the vertical bar including the bar itself from the ‘Filename’ column.

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