For Windows applications that define the installed version through management of their primary executable file version, this version can be used by AppLife Manager. Using this option provides improved accuracy for AppLife Manager, as it uses the authoritative source for determining the correct installed version.
When using this versioning style, identifying the correct Application Path is critical in identifying the installed version. For applications initially deployed with AppLife Manager, your Application Path along with the configured Primary Executable, will be identified in the first update.
If AppLife Manager will be used to start maintaining an application that has previously been deployed through other means, the usual configuration is to use the “*” option for Application Directory, and then find the correct installation directory through Update Actions and set the directory value during the first update that targets 0.0.0.0. The Application Directory can be set using the Set Application Directory action.