Placing link on Destop

[John Fletcher]

Hello all,

When creating a project and then using the build feature to produce the final product - is there a step in the process to automatically place an Icon or link on the users desktop to lauch the application created?

Thanks,

John

[longedge]

You wouldn't normally do this when building an application but rather it is functionality you could build into your application to be used when it is running.

Have a look in the help file at _DesktopFolder and Shell.CreateShortcut.

[mwreyf1]

You could use an Installer program to do this more effectively.

Take a look at:
Advanced Installer (creates a .MSI install) They offer a free version!
-OR-
Inno Setup (Creates a .EXE install) also free!

Both of these programs will install your AMS files to where ever you want them to go as well as create any folders/shortcuts you may need.(as well as many other features)

Of course you could use AMS as an installer but it is a lot easier and faster to use a program designed for that purpose.

[ShadowUK]

You could use an Installer program to do this more effectively.

Take a look at:
Advanced Installer (creates a .MSI install) They offer a free version!
-OR-
Inno Setup (Creates a .EXE install) also free!

Both of these programs will install your AMS files to where ever you want them to go as well as create any folders/shortcuts you may need.(as well as many other features)

Of course you could use AMS as an installer but it is a lot easier and faster to use a program designed for that purpose.

Or Setup Factory. :P

[mwreyf1]

Forgot about that one.

I really like FREE though.

[John Fletcher]

Thanks everyone for your input... I was successful in attaining the Advanced Installer 7.13 and it worked like a charm... Thanks to all again -

You Folks are great!

John