Predefined folders
CreateInstall automatically detects predefined directories on the user's machine. You can use these variables in all fields of your projects to use their values in the installation process. These variables must start and end with the symbol '#'.
#appdata#\subfolder #winpath#
| Variable name | Description |
| appdata | Application Data directory of the current user. |
| cdrompath | CD or DVD drive path. |
| comappdata | Application Data directory (common for all users). |
| comdesktop | Desktop (common for all users). |
| comdocpath | Common My Documents directory. |
| comiefavpath | Directory of the all users’ favorite items. |
| commusicpath | Common My Music directory. |
| compicpath | Common My Pictures directory. |
| comprogfiles | Common Files directory. |
| comprogpath | Start->Programs directory (common for all users). |
| comstart | Start directory (common for all users). |
| comstartmenu | Start menu directory (common for all users). |
| comstartup | StartUp directory (common for all users). |
| comvideopath | Common My Video directory. |
| cookies | Cookies directory. |
| desktop | Current user Desktop directory. |
| docpath | My Documents directory for the current user. |
| fontpath | Fonts directory. |
| history | History directory. |
| iefavpath | Directory of the user's favorite items. |
| localpath | The file system directory that serves as a data repository for local (nonroaming) applications. A typical path is C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Local Settings or ...\Local Settings\Application Data. |
| musicpath | My Music directory. |
| picpath | My Pictures directory. |
| progfiles | Program Files directory. |
| progpath | Start->Programs directory for the current user. |
| quicklaunch | Quick Launch directory. |
| rootdrive | The root drive of the user. |
| sendto | Sendto directory for the current user. |
| start | Start directory for the current user. |
| startmenu | Start menu directory for the current user. |
| startup | Startup directory for the current user. |
| syspath | Windows system directory. |
| temppath | Windows temporary directory. |
| userpath | User directory. |
| videopath | My Video directory. |
| winpath | Windows directory. |
See also
Eonza automation software - free, open source cross-platform program for easy creation and management of scripts.