Wix installer - how to add files with msi in output folder

Question

I'm generating a msi and need to add a few files that are .txt from my solution into the bin folder, along with the MSI.

For example, adding a read-me.txt always that a new MSI is generated. This file must not be within the package.

I'd not like to use Build Events (DOS commands) if I have an option.

Answer 1

In your wixproj, try that:

<Project ...>
    <Target Name="AfterBuild">
        <Copy SourceFiles="SourceFile.txt" DestinationFiles="DestFileName.txt" />
    </Target>
</Project>