Load / Save Binaries

The Load / Save Binaries feature in Master Packager allows you to work directly with binary data stored in MSI tables. This includes data in tables such as Binary, Icon, and other tables that store files like images, scripts, or custom data.

This functionality streamlines managing embedded files, making it faster to add or extract binary resources during packaging.

Features

• Load binaries into the MSI by inserting files directly into binary cells.
• Save binaries out of the MSI to external files for editing or reuse.
• Supports various binary content:
  • EXE or DLL files
  • Icons
  • Scripts (e.g., VBScript, JScript)
  • Images
  • Other custom binary data
• Copy and Paste functionality:
  • Use Ctrl + C to copy a binary file out of a binary cell.
  • Use Ctrl + V to paste a file directly into a binary cell.

This significantly speeds up the packaging process by avoiding manual file browsing dialogs for every operation.

How to Use It

1. Open your MSI or MST file with Master Packager.
2. Navigate to a table containing binary data, such as the Binary or Icon table.
3. To load a binary:
   • Double-click the binary cell.
   • Click Browse to select a file
     OR press Ctrl + V to paste a file copied from your system.
4. To save a binary:
   • Double-click the binary cell.
   • Click Save or press Ctrl + C to copy the binary content to your clipboard or an external file.

Benefits

• Speeds up working with embedded files in MSI packages.
• Simplifies replacing or extracting binary content.
• Reduces manual steps for managing binary resources.

Tip: Use copy and paste shortcuts for faster editing, especially when updating multiple binaries across similar packages.