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Note: If you register a file as an assembly, it must be the Key Path of its component. You can make a file the key path of its component from the Component Manager dialog.

Assembly Type

.NET

Select this option if the file is a .NET assembly.

Win32

Select this option if the file is a Win32 assembly.

Registration Type

Private

If selected, the file will be privately registered for an application file.

Application file:

The file identifier of the application file that the assembly should be registered for. You must choose an application that is already in your project.

Global Assembly Cache

If selected, the assembly will be registered in the Global Assembly Cache (GAC).

Manifest

Use external manifest file

If checked, you may specify an external manifest file for the assembly.

Manifest file:

The file identifier of the manifest file that describes the assembly. You must choose a manifest file that is already in your project. The manifest file should belong to the same component as the assembly file.

Strong Assembly Cache Attributes

Automatically read from assembly

If checked, the attributes of a strong assembly cache name will be automatically read from the assembly at build-time. If unchecked, you must manually specify the attributes in the grid below.

Attributes:

A list of attributes and values for the strong assembly cache name.

More Information

MSDN Online: Installation of Assemblies to the Global Assembly Cache

MSDN Online: Installation of Win32 Assemblies

MSDN Online: MsiAssembly Table

WiX Help File: File Element

WiX Help File: AssemblyName Element

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