<RelatedProducts> element (bootstrapper)
The RelatedProducts element defines other products that either depend upon or are included in the current product.
Syntax
<RelatedProducts>
<DependsOnProduct
Code
/>
<EitherProducts>
<DependsOnProduct
Code
/>
</EitherProducts>
<IncludesProduct
Code
/>
</RelatedProducts>
Elements and attributes
The RelatedProducts element is a child of the Product element. It has no attributes.
DependsOnProduct
The DependsOnProduct element signifies that the current product depends upon the named product, and that the named product should be installed before the current one. It is a child of the RelatedProducts element. A RelatedProducts element might have one or more DependsOnProduct elements.
DependsOnProduct has the following attribute.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
Code |
The code name of the included product, as specified by the ProductCode attribute of the Product element. For more information, see <Product> Element. |
EitherProducts
The EitherProducts element defines zero or more DependsOnProduct elements, and has no attributes. At least one DependsOnProduct in this set must be installed before the current product. A RelatedProducts element can have zero or more EitherProducts elements.
IncludesProduct
The IncludesProduct element signifies that a product is included with the current install, and does not require a separate installation. It is a child of the RelatedProducts element. A RelatedProducts element might have one or more IncludesProduct elements.
IncludesProduct has the following attribute.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
Code |
The code name of the included product, as specified by the ProductCode attribute of the Product element. For more information, see <Product> Element. |
Example
The following code example specifies that the Microsoft Installer is installed with the .NET Framework, and therefore will not need a separate installation.
<RelatedProducts>
<IncludesProduct Code="Microsoft.Windows.Installer.2.0" />
</RelatedProducts>