mapping Element

Article
07/02/2012

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista

The mapping element contains child elements that map return codes from the installer to text strings that explain the return code. A returnCodeMapping element can contain multiple mapping elements, each defining a separate error code to text string mapping.

Schema Hierarchy

feed Element
msiInstall Element

Syntax

<mapping>
  <returnCode>3010</returnCode>
  <successRebootRequired>
    <detailedInformation>Success but restart needed</detailedInformation>
  </successRebootRequired>
</mapping>

Attributes and Elements

The following sections describe attributes, child elements, and parent elements.

Attributes

None.

Child Elements

Element	Description
returnCode	Specifies the value of the return code from the installer.
success	Indicates the installation succeeded.
failure	Indicates the installation failed. A child detailedInformation element specifies the string associated with the return code.
successRebootRequired	Indicates that the installation succeeded, but that a computer restart is required to complete the installation. A child detailedInformation element specifies the string associated with the return code.
failureRebootRequired	Indicates that the installation failed, and that a computer restart is required. A child detailedInformation element specifies the string associated with the return code.

Parent Elements

Element	Description
cmdline	Contains one or more child mapping elements that map return codes from the installer to error message strings.