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@JoelAdbu JoelAdbu commented Jun 26, 2026

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This PR fixes #1558

Implemented changes:

  • added new text about installation log path to installation dialog
  • added new text about installation log path to exit dialog
  • added new documentation about installation log path in documentation/setup.adoc

Testing instructions

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  1. Prerequisites:

    • A GraalVM installation with native-image is required to build the IDEasy native executable.
    • Follow the setup instructions in:
      documentation/contributing/GraalVM-Build-Guide.adoc
    • Note: The Visual Studio Build Tools should currently be downloaded fdirectly from Microsoft if the referenced link is outdated.
  2. Build the MSI package

    • Follow the instructions in:
      windows-installer/README.adoc
    • Build the MSI using the documented WiX Toolset worklfow.
  3. Verify the installer UI

    • Launch the generated ideasy.msi
    • Navigate to the "Select Project Folder" dialog.
    • Verify that the installation log location is displayed (on the bottom).
  4. Verify the installation log location:

    • Complete the installation.
    • Verify that installation logs are written to:
      %USERPROFLIE%\.ide\logs
    • Confirm that a timestamped log ifle such as install-2026-07-01_10-15-00.log is created.
  5. Verify documentation

    • Review the updated installation log section in the MSI documentation.

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Coverage Report for CI Build 28502718562

Coverage increased (+0.02%) to 71.376%

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JoelAdbu added 4 commits June 26, 2026 17:27
… and exit dialog

added doc about installation log path
- small fixes in path
- added changelog
@JoelAdbu JoelAdbu marked this pull request as ready for review July 1, 2026 06:33
@JoelAdbu JoelAdbu self-assigned this Jul 1, 2026
@JoelAdbu JoelAdbu added enhancement New feature or request install installation process of IDE + tools and install commandlet windows specific for Microsoft Windows OS labels Jul 1, 2026
@JoelAdbu JoelAdbu moved this from 🆕 New to 🏗 In progress in IDEasy board Jul 1, 2026
@JoelAdbu JoelAdbu moved this from 🏗 In progress to Team Review in IDEasy board Jul 1, 2026
- added msi installation log doc to documentation\setup.adoc
- deleted msi installation log documentation from README.adoc
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