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Create Windows 7 Compatible Software Installers with Setup Factory 8.2
November 6, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
(WINNIPEG) – Indigo Rose Software today announced the launch of Setup Factory 8.2 with full support for Microsoft Windows 7. Software developers can now build a single software installer program that works just as well on the latest Windows operating systems (Windows 7, Server 2008, Vista) as it does on legacy systems like Windows 95, 98, 2000 and XP. This makes Setup Factory 8.2 a unique solution for software developers who require the widest compatibility for their setup programs.
An easy-to-use Project Wizard helps programmers create ready-to-build software installation projects in minutes. They can simply drag and drop files and folders onto the project window and they’re ready to build. Setup Factory outputs a compact, single-file setup.exe that is ideal for distribution via Internet download, CD/DVD-ROM, USB memory keys and corporate networks.
“Indigo Rose is excited to launch this new version of Setup Factory,” said Colin Adams, President at Indigo Rose Software Design Corporation. “Making Setup Factory compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 ensures that our customers can deploy their software development projects on the widest variety of Windows operating systems possible. It’s just one more reason that over 20,000 companies worldwide rely on Indigo Rose’s software development tools to help deliver their digital products.”
While retaining Setup Factory’s popular visual development environment, Setup Factory 8.2 also includes a fully featured scripting engine. It has everything from “for, repeat and while” loops, to “if/else” conditions, functions, variables and associative arrays. With a library of over 360+ functions and a fill-in-the-blanks style Action Wizard, advanced installers can be created to handle even the most sophisticated installation tasks. High-level actions are provided to make registry changes, call DLL functions, execute programs, start and stop services, interact with web scripts, enumerate processes, parse XML data, download files and much more.
With Setup Factory 8.2’s Visual Dialog Editor and Skin/Theme System, software engineers can create installers that even the marketing department can approve of. Developers can either create custom install wizard dialogs from scratch, or select from 20+ ready-made dialogs such as license agreement acceptance and serial number verification. Once the dialog sequence has been created, installation developers can then choose from dozens of pre-made visual themes, letting them customize background images, fonts, logos, colors and other style settings with a single click.
Other features of Setup Factory 8.2 include high performance LZMA data compression with up to 300% better compression ratios and 20% faster installation speed, automatic Authenticode signing, support for files larger than 2GB, an extensive Windows Installer MSI action library, auto-detecting international language support, HTML-based project reports, full uninstaller, silent install mode, and support for automated builds.
Setup Factory 8.2 sells for $395 (US$) per developer or $995 for the Five Developer Team Pack. It can be purchased through all major software development tools resellers, or directly from Indigo Rose Software at http://www.indigorose.com. A free 30-day trial download is available from the company’s website.
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Overview of MSI Factory 2.0
January 31, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Don’t put up with the hassles, excuses and outsourced technical support that you get with your current installation toolkit. Join the thousands of developers who have made the switch to our next generation software deployment tools. Our fresh approach to Windows installers is exactly what you’ve been looking for. MSI Factory 2.0 makes the task of creating professional .MSI format installers faster, easier and hassle-free. We guarantee it or you’ll get your money back.
- Create 100% pure Microsoft Windows Installer (.MSI) format software installers. If you’re developing software that will be installed in a corporate or government environment, or you plan on applying for Windows logo certification, you’ll need an MSI installer.
Intelligent development environment makes installer creation faster, easier and more reliable than ever before. MSI Factory 2.0’s visual IDE focuses on the files you want to distribute, rather than on abstract concepts like components, features and GUIDs. While you still have access to all the advanced MSI features you could want (should you feel like getting your hands dirty), our approach is simply more intelligent than other installer builders.- Next generation Windows Installer XML (WiX) compiler technology for the ultimate in flexibility and control. This is the same technology Microsoft uses internally for creating installers for products like Microsoft® Office, SQL ServerTM, BizTalk® and Windows Live Messenger®.
- Unique fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper. With LZMA data compression for incredibly small installers and 200+ actions including HTTP downloads for unprecedented flexibility in an MSI based installer.
- Make a single installer that is compatible with all Windows systems, including Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000, ME, 98 and even 95.
- Extensive list of actions included MSI Factory 2.0 comes standard with actions including registry editing, shortcut icons, file operations, INI files, environment variables, custom VBScript/JScript, file permissions, installing and controlling services, XML editing, working with ODBC and much more.
What makes MSI Factory 2.0 different is the unique file-centered design view. You aren’t forced to deal with the complexity of MSI database tables, sequences and components (unless you want to – MSI Factory 2.0 is as flexible as you need it to be). Most developers simply drop in their application files, customize a few dialog boxes using the visual dialog editor and then click “build.” No kidding.
MSI Factory 2.0 is the result of over 15 years of experience in creating software installation tools. You can rely on Indigo Rose to provide reliable tools, top quality documentation and superior technical support.
MSI Factory 2.0 includes all the advanced installer capabilities you want plus the next generation power of WiX, an intelligent development environment, a revolutionary fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper and access to world class technical support. Don’t settle for second best when MSI Factory 2.0 is the clear choice.
Download the Free Trial and Get Started Now!
The best way to know if MSI Factory 2.0 is going to work for you is to try it. You can download the free trial version of MSI Factory by clicking here. The free trial version will continue to work for a period of 30 days, so you have plenty of time to build projects and see for yourself what a great tool it is. There is no other software in its class which is easier to use, or faster to work with!
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Product Features
January 30, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
MSI Factory 2.0 incorporates a rich feature set to assist developers with the complex challenges associated with developing MSI format installer packages. MSI Factory 2.0 offers a complete set of advanced installer capabilities including an intelligent development environment, a revolutionary fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper with LZMA data compression and 300+ easy to use actions for creating totally custom installation solutions. MSI Factory generates an installer that can work with all versions of Windows from 95 to Vista.
Some features of MSI Factory 2.0 include…
Industry Standard
Generates 100% pure MSI format installation packages with optional fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper.
Next Generation
The first visual setup builder to fully leverage Microsoft’s Windows Installer XML (WiX) compiler technology. Microsoft uses WiX internally for creating installers for Office, SQL Server, BizTalk, Instant Messenger and more.
Intelligent Design
MSI Factory 2.0’s visual IDE focuses you on the files you want to distribute, rather than on abstract concepts like components and GUIDs.
Powerful Actions
Extensive list of actions including: registry editing, shortcut icons, file operations, INI files, environment variables, custom VBScript/JScript, file permissions, installing and controlling services, XML editing, working with ODBC and much more.
LUA Scripting
Scripting language with 300+ custom actions makes it easy to extend/customize both the MSI installer and the bootstrapper.
Vista Compatible
Make a single installer that is compatible with all Windows systems, including Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000, ME, 98 and 95.
Bootstrap Wrapper
Unique fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper with LZMA compression and 200+ actions including HTTP downloads for unprecedented flexibility in an MSI based installer.
WiX
Generate Windows Installer XML (WiX) compatible source projects with integrated support for WiX fragments and extensions.
Rapid Installer Development
Simply drag and drop your files onto the project window, and click on the build button. You’ll be up and running in minutes.
Merge Modules
Easily add 3rd party merge modules (.MSM) and components.
LZMA Compression
LZMA data compression of the fully scriptable single-file .EXE bootstrap wrapper ensures the smallest installers possible.
Visual Dialog Editor
For quickly customizing the user interface. Includes 22 different control types (check boxes, radio buttons, bitmaps, edit fields, list boxes, selection trees, icons, scrollable text, etc.) for creating fully custom dialogs.
.NET Ready
Automatic bootstrap installation of the .NET and .MSI runtimes.
System Editors
Extensive list of actions including: registry editing, shortcut icons, file operations, INI files, environment variables, custom VBScript/JScript, file permissions, installing and controlling services, XML editing, working with ODBC and much more.
Project Wizard
Walks you through the creation of a professional software installer complete with custom dialogs, maintenance mode and a full uninstaller.
CD/DVD
Create installers that span multiple CD/DVD discs using the Media Manager to assist you with the layout.
Internet
Integrated Authenticode signing ensures Internet download compatibility.
Multilingual
A unique language selector is included in the visual dialog editor, making it easy to create multilingual user interfaces and modify translations at will.
Latest Technology
Installers made with MSI Factory 2.0 work on all Windows systems and are fully MSI compatible. With next generation WiX 3.0 compiler technology and support for MSI 4.0 at your disposal, you’re working with the latest and greatest.
Enterprise Ready
Essential features for team and enterprise development include automated builds, preprocessor defines, pre/post build steps and integrated support for WiX fragments and extensions.
Trusted By Millions
Our software development tools are used by over 20,000 software developers to reach millions of desktops around the world.
Superior Support
Indigo Rose stands behind its products with a refreshingly personal approach to technical support. We’ll treat you like the valued customer that you are.
Intelligent Choice
Compare it to other tools. MSI Factory 2.0 is easier to use, gives you next generation technology, has superior technical support and is priced lower than competitive products.
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Video Tutorials
January 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
These videos were created for “Setup Factory for Windows Installer 1.0″, but are fully compatible with “MSI Factory 2.0″.
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Lesson One – Creating Your First Installer This lesson shows you how to get started with Setup Factory for Windows Installer. It starts with the project wizard, shows you how to work with shortcuts and then how to build your first Windows Installer package. View Lesson -> |
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Lesson Two – Working with Folders This lesson goes through some of the basics of configuring folders in Setup Factory for Windows Installer. Topics covered include: how to set a file’s destination folder, how to rename a folder, how to create a new folder and assign files to it, how to insert a folder into an existing hierarchy and how to create an empty folder during installation. View Lesson -> |
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Lesson Three – Working with Features A look at how to use features in your projects. Also covers creating advertised (i.e. “install on demand”) features and shortcuts. View Lesson -> |
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Introduction To Bootstrapping The basics of bootstrapping your installer using Setup Factory for Windows Installer View Lesson -> |
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Building Custom Bootstrappers A brief overview of building custom bootstrappers using Setup Factory for Windows Installer View Lesson -> |
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Setup Factory User’s Guide
January 1, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
It is extrememly easy to get started with Setup Factory 8. You’ll be able to create your first installer project in no time. However, there is a lot of power hiding under the hood!
The easiest way to get started is to just boot up the software and create your first project using the Project Wizard. It’ll walk you through all the steps needed to create a standard installer for your software. If you have any questions about what a particular dialog box option does, just click on the Help button to get a full description. Many people never need to learn anything else…
However, if you enjoy learning everything there is to know about your software (and maybe getting your hands a little dirty), the Help menu is your friend. That’s were you’ll find links to both the User’s Guide and the full Help File/Command Reference.
We’ve also made these resource available to you online in “webhelp” format, if you’d like to take a peek before installing the software.
