Question

Q: How can I copy a file or directory as part of an installation?

How can I copy a file or directory as part of an installation?

Answer:

You can copy a file or directory as part of an installation using a <copyFile> action as in the following example: 

<copyFile>
           <origin>${installdir}/conf/myfile.template</origin>
           <destination>${installdir}/conf/myfile.conf</destination>
        </copyFile>