How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

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Although I want to install Notes6 Client(Japanese) automatically in Multi-User mode, it cannot do well and I am in trouble.As a method of using “InstallShield Tuner for Lotus Notes”, “Help6_admin.nsf” explains as follows.

Setting the installation to Multi-User by default

  1. From Application Configuration, select Setup Properties.
  1. Change the value in the ApplicationUsers property to AllUsers.

Although “.MST” file was created in this procedure and this file was specified by the command of MSIEXEC, it will become a single user mode as follows.

  • If it starts Notes6, DATA folder Will be Made in "C:\Program Files\Lotus\Notes".

  • Notes6 Can be Started Only by User Who Installed (Shortcut Menu is not Added to %ALLUSERPROFILE%).

Although it does not operate as the help explains, is it necessary to change other parameters?

Please give me information offer well the more detailed one about “InstallShield Tuner for Lotus Notes.”

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Subject: How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

We could not reproduce this problem in 6.0.1CF3 Japanese NotesClient installer. I confirmed in both UI and silent modes just in case.

If this really reproduces, we need more detailed information as to your steps. Especially, We’d like to be clear that it does not work in only this value or all other values? Since MSIEXEC.exe seems not to return any error when TRANSFORMS parameter is invalid, we suspect your parameter is wrong.

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Subject: RE: How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

Thank you for a reply.

Was it installed optimally in Multi-User mode by Notes6 of the Japanese Edition??

(was the shortcut of Notes6 added to the %ALLUSERPROFILE% start menu optimally?)

If it becomes, the procedure which I tried is wrong or it may be that it is dependent on our environment of a certain.

Although I want you to teach by reference, is Windows2000 which you tried on installation Japanese? Or is it English?

When the procedure which I tried this time is explained in detail:

  1. Launch “InstallShield Tuner for Lotus Notes”

  2. Notes6.0.1CF3 Japanese Edition installation package, specify “LotusNotes.itw”

  3. Launch "Create a new transform file … "

  4. Specify “Lotus Notes 6.0.1 ja.msi”

  5. Click “Create Transform File” button

  6. Choose [Application Configuration]-> [Setup Properties].

  7. Change Value of “ApplicationUsers” of the right pane (“OnlyCurrentUser”-> “AllUsers”)

  8. [File]->[Save As]-> Transform file saved by the name of “Test.mst”

  9. Install at the Following Command Line

msiexec /i “Lotus Notes 6.0.1 ja.msi” /qr TRANSFORMS=“test.mst”

  1. The fault as for which the launching shortcut of Notes6 is not made to the sub folder of “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users” occurs

Another problem was not reproduced. Since it was experimenting in many things, it may be having set up the wrong parameter.

Incidentally the environment of Installation PC is Widnows2000sp4/FAT32.

“c:\winnt\msiexec.exe” was ver.2.0.2600.1183.

Do any causes clarify from the above information?

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Subject: RE: How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

I’d like to confirm your problem again. Your problems are as belows. Is it right?

  1. Shortcut of Notes6 is NOT added to the %ALLUSERPROFILE% in silent install mode

  2. After installing Notes, data directory is created in \document and settings\all users\application data\lotus\notes. However, after you setup Notes, personal data directory is created in \program files\lotus\notes, NOT C:\Documents and Settings\user name\Local Settings\Application Data\Lotus\Notes.

Problem 1 :

It is a known bug in 6.0.1 release and has been fixed in 6.0.3/6.5 release.

http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/r5fixlist.nsf/5c087391999d06e7852569280062619d/db46350cf033f4a585256d640057f096?OpenDocument

Please try to use command-line property ALLUSERS=“1”.

Problem 2 :

I cannot reproduce this problem. Using command-line property ALLUSERS=“1” also resolves this problem?

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Subject: RE: How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

Thank you for a reply.

Problem 1 : Please try to use command-line property ALLUSERS=“1”.

Great! The most fatal problem was solved.

However, another problem has occurred (problem 2).

Problem 2 : I cannot reproduce this problem. Using command-line property ALLUSERS=“1” also resolves this problem?

There is no problem if only an above setting change becomes.

However, we want to change default setting of “Notes.ini” this time.

As a result of repeating an experiment, when editing “\document and settings\all users\application data\lotus\notes\data\notes.ini” beforehand, it turns out that “Notes.ini” default-setting-ized is created after Notes6 launching.

(Although I do not know whether this is the optimal method.)

I know personal data directory is created in “\program files\lotus\notes”, if Transform file is created in the following procedures.

  1. Choose [Target System Configuration]->[IniFiles]

  2. Choose “CommonAppDataFolder” in right-clicked “Destination Computer” of middle pane

  3. Add “Lotus\Notes\Data” in the sub folder

  4. Choose “Data” folder in right-clicked “Inmport INI File…”

  5. Browse and import customized “Notes.ini”

  6. The remainder is the same procedure and creates a Transform file.

It is being confirmed that the “Notes.ini” itself default-setting-ized in this procedure is created optimally.

When including in a Transform file by making customized “Notes.ini” into default setting probably, it is guessing in that other parameters must be changed.

Do you have any information ?

Actually, although there is another question about this default-setting-izing of Notes.ini, omit this time. About it, it is due to write in a new thread.

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Subject: RE: How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

What parameters do you want to change in notes.ini? Please let me know.

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Subject: RE: How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

Hello, thank you for always replying.

The contents of customized Notes.ini are shown.

“\document and settings\all users\application data\lotus\notes\data\notes.ini” is edited as follows:

[Notes]

KitType=1

SharedDataDirectory=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Lotus\Notes\Data\Shared

UserInterface=ja

InstallType=6

ft_use_altfltr=1

MailServer=CN=/OU=/O=*****

AutoLogoffMinutes=15

Ports=TCPIP

DisabledPorts=LAN0,COM1,SPX,COM2,COM3,COM4,COM5

The last four lines are the added contents.

  • There is one more problem in fact. The last two lines are not reflected.

(After being normally installed in Multi-User mode, The first two lines were successfully reflected)

After the customer launched Notes6, these 2 ports are changed in “Notes.ini” :

Ports=TCPIP,LAN0,COM1

DisabledPorts=SPX,COM2,COM3,COM4,COM5

It means LAN0&COM1 are enabled, but we want make these ports are disabled.

I tried the same migration step in Laptop PC. In that case, COM3 is enabled.

I guess this port setting is succeeded from the communication port from OS setting.

Of course, actual “Notes.ini” will also be changed manually as you know…somehow …

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Subject: RE: How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

I thought it can be disabled by setup policy but the setting isn’t in network port tab of setup policy document.

At the moment, I have no idea but I will look into it further. If the solution is found, I will post it in this thread.

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Subject: RE: How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

Actually, the problem added later is more important.There is a schedule which abolishes all protocols except TCPIP, and I do not want to leave unnecessary Enabled Port setting on Notes6 Clients if possible in the near future.

I need your help well if you get more information.

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Subject: RE: How to modify Transform(.MST) to install Multi-User mode

try command-line property ALLUSERS=“1”

http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/r5fixlist.nsf/5c087391999d06e7852569280062619d/db46350cf033f4a585256d640057f096?OpenDocument