Can I copy an added folder in Windows Application Packaging Project to Local via Package.appxmanifest?

Question

I'm thinking about saving a folder with HTML files containing the manual locally so that it can be accessed via the app. The folder should be added to the Windows Application Packaging Project and then copied during installation.

Can I define this via Package.appxmanifest?

I've already seen that it should work via code:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/modern-work-app-consult-blog/msix-how-to-copy-data-outside-the-installation-folder-during-the/ba-p/1133602

Answer 1

Hi @youki ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

I create a WinUI3 project and refer to "Option 2: copy the files with a PowerShell script" ,it can work.

You need to use PSF library, you can refer to the documentation Run scripts with the Package Support Framework.

During the test, I found that in the WinUI3 project, PSF cannot be added in Visual Studio 2022. I need to download the PSF from the project folder using the command line.

If you face difficulties during testing, please feel free to comment below.

Thank you.

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