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How Do I Create a Dialog Box in WiX?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 11:51 pm

A dialog box is a graphical control element in which the user can enter information or make selections. Dialog boxes are used to convey important information to the user and to solicit input from the user. WiX supports the creation of dialog boxes through the use of the

element.

The

element has several attributes that are used to control the behavior of the dialog box. The most important attribute is the Id attribute. The Id attribute is used to identify the dialog box and is required. The other attributes are used to control the size, position, and title of the dialog box.

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To create a dialog box, you must first create a

element and then add one or more child elements to it. The child elements of a element define the controls that are contained within the dialog box. WiX supports the following child elements:

PRO TIP: This article contains instructions for creating a dialog box in WiX. However, it is important to note that dialog boxes can be tricky to create and may not work correctly if not done correctly. Therefore, it is important to be very careful when following the instructions in this article.
  • – This element is used to add a control to the dialog box.
  • – This element is used to add text to the dialog box.

The element has several attributes that are used to control its behavior. The Id attribute is used to identify the control and is required.

Creating a Simple Dialog Box

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The following example shows how to create a simple dialog box that contains a text control and a button control.


   
   
       

      

         

            
            

            
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Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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