TheSaint Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) I've mentioned Installer Creator before on at least a couple of occasions, and now I'm able to provide the latest version. I've been using it in some form for nearly 2 years now, and I must say I'm very happy with it. In some ways it's fairly basic, but it's packed with plenty of great features. Installer Creator v2.2 is a program to create a setup file (package) for your completed (compiled) script (program). It includes an uninstaller and both work with an Add/Remove registry entry. Some of the supplied documentation, is probably a little out of date now and doesn't mention some of it's later features - one day I'll get around to checking it properly. The most important information can be gleaned from within the program. >Most of the downloads you find on my Toolbox post, have been created with a version of this installer. Download from here.WARNING - Created and updated with an earlier version of AutoIt, so the script may have issues running or compiling with later versions of AutoIt.I seriously suggest you read my Disclaimer on my Toolbox page.Installer Creator v2.8 download (open the re-direction html page with your browser, don't save)(exe) Installer Creator previous downloads: 3248Download of Installer Creator v2.9 can be found here.NOTE - I've also just discovered that an alternate (fixed) v2.9 is available on Page 3,It seems I have fixed the editing issues now, that were probably due to a Forum update or change at some point. I had to delete all my screenshots and re-upload them. I was getting error messages that wouldn't let me update due to too many images, when I knew for a fact, that I could normally add many more. I proved that, by deleting them all, and re-uploading all, plus adding an extra one, and all is fine now. Probably due to the way the forum used to store attachments.Here are some screenshotsThis is the install file used to store instructions for creationMain Dialog (current & latest)Main Dialog (newer)This is the main dialog (original)This is the Description dialog (where you provide program info, etc)This is the Installer Options dialogThis is the Uninstaller Options dialogThis is the Shortcut Options dialog Edited October 3, 2015 by TheSaint Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headroom Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 have a language support? i'm italian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 have a language support?i'm italianHi headroom, languages is not something I've ever delved into ... sorry! P.S. When I supply the source at a later date, someone else may adapt it for you? Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian666 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 and... i noticed it uses teh windows zip functionality to extract files, but what if user has removed it? i dont have it on my PC, i use a external program, and it errors up you should make it check for zip.dll, and if not found, extract 7zip and use that one Damian666 and proud of it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) and... i noticed it uses teh windows zip functionality to extract files, but what if user has removed it?i dont have it on my PC, i use a external program, and it errors up you should make it check for zip.dll, and if not found, extract 7zip and use that one Damian666Hi Damian666 My whole reason was to avoid using third party .dlls. This program uses Windows inbuilt zip functionality ... are you saying you have disabled that (removed a dll or something ... do people normally remove default Windows dlls). I personally use ZipGenius to create my other zips, but generally use Windows to open them. The fix option on the main dialog, fixes one kind of registry change caused by some third party programs (could that be your issue?). Another issue, is that later versions of AutoIt are incompatible with the _ZipFunctions.au3 include file - I had to compile my program with v3.2.0.1 for the zip element to work. (My Wife just rang me and interrupted this reply). As complex as my program may seem or appear, I try to keep things as simple as possible, so incorporating something like 7zip is not very appealing to me. When I get enough feedback and I supply the source, you can adapt it for your own needs (and maybe others). P.S. Even though I had to compile the program with v3.2.0.1, I can still use the program to create Install packages when I'm switched to v3.2.4.9 (I'm not at the moment quite sure why that is, but probably because my program is giving the commands to the AutoIt compiler, etc). Edited October 9, 2008 by TheSaint Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian666 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) no, thats called Nlite and Vlite man there are tons of people that remove stuff like that, because they use a own program... its overkill to have twice the zip functionality right? but hee, i see your point, i was just pointing it out for you Damian666 Edited October 9, 2008 by damian666 and proud of it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 no, thats called Nlite and Vlite man there are tons of people that remove stuff like that, because they use a own program...its overkill to have twice the zip functionality right?but hee, i see your point, i was just pointing it out for you Damian666I used to use 98lite many many moons ago, but didn't realise that extended to XP (etc) ... especially with features like zip removal ... honestly, I can't see the need to remove that, when you can just make another program the default ... it's not as if we are short of space on our drives these days? I'm not sure I see the value of the overkill issue ... just don't ask me about how many versions of burning programs, etc I have installed! Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehWhale Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Is there any way you could provide these in a zip, or .rar instead of a installer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdma1X Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Is there any way you could provide these in a zip, or .rar instead of a installer?i want to ask the same question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 @Cdma1X & @SwiftBurns - at the moment I'm only supplying an installer version in a zip file, as I don't have the space on my ISP server to supply in alternate formats. If I get enough requests for a non-installer version only, then I'll probably end up going that way ... but to date I've had extremely little feedback. Do you have download issues (size, etc), or just don't like installers? Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehWhale Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 @Cdma1X & @SwiftBurns - at the moment I'm only supplying an installer version in a zip file, as I don't have the space on my ISP server to supply in alternate formats. If I get enough requests for a non-installer version only, then I'll probably end up going that way ... but to date I've had extremely little feedback. Do you have download issues (size, etc), or just don't like installers? Don't like installers, and the fact that #RequireAdmin is a big struggle for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeMartiansAreFriendly Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 @Cdma1X & @SwiftBurns - at the moment I'm only supplying an installer version in a zip file, as I don't have the space on my ISP server to supply in alternate formats. If I get enough requests for a non-installer version only, then I'll probably end up going that way ... but to date I've had extremely little feedback. Do you have download issues (size, etc), or just don't like installers? Having not going over the code, perhaps an /extract option for the installer - with such a command line switch all the files are extracted to the folder specified. nsis, msi, and other have these options. Don't bother, It's inside your monitor!------GUISetOnEvent should behave more like HotKeySet() Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) Having not going over the code, perhaps an /extract option for the installer - with such a command line switch all the files are extracted to the folder specified. nsis, msi, and other have these options.While it doesn't happen exactly like that, that is what it kinda does anyway. You run the installer and tell it where to extract to. The only other things my installer does, is create -1) Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts.2) Registry Add/Remove entry.3) Copies the Uninstaller to - 'C:\Program Files\Uninstaller' - if not there already or it needs updating.4) Cleans up after itself.It doesn't install anything else or mess with other files or folders. If you don't like the shortcuts, etc they are pretty easy to remove. That said, I have made command-line extractors before, but didn't see the need here. The shortcuts are usually -1) Current user's desktop2) All user's Start Menu -> Programs -> Generic Folder -> Program Name FolderThe Generic Folder is usually - AutoIt or Tools or Utilities or System etc. A link to the Uninstaller is also included in this start menu path.On another note, my Installer does not overwrite settings files if re-installing, and my Uninstaller gives you 2 uninstall options - Full (complete wipe) or leave settings files and user files behind. Edited October 11, 2008 by TheSaint Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Don't like installers, and the fact that #RequireAdmin is a big struggle for me.My programs don't usually require Admin.If you and others really want, I could eventually include a commandline extract option? Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehWhale Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 My programs don't usually require Admin.If you and others really want, I could eventually include a commandline extract option?Your installers do, or they can't write to the registry or create anything in program files. But yes, that would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Your installers do, or they can't write to the registry or create anything in program files. But yes, that would be nice.You must have a very limited account if you can't do that.However, you don't have to install to Program Files ... and if you can't do registry, then you essentially just get what you want - the files in a folder. You'll probably still have shortcuts (unless you aren't allowed them either), but you can delete them anyway. If your account is that limited, I'm surprised they let you run other exe's. Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehWhale Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 You must have a very limited account if you can't do that.However, you don't have to install to Program Files ... and if you can't do registry, then you essentially just get what you want - the files in a folder. You'll probably still have shortcuts (unless you aren't allowed them either), but you can delete them anyway. If your account is that limited, I'm surprised they let you run other exe's.It's vista. Not my account. Without #RequireAdmin, vista can't do anything. But yes, all I want is the files in a folder.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 It's vista. Not my account. Without #RequireAdmin, vista can't do anything. But yes, all I want is the files in a folder..I have extremely limited experience with Vista, but isnt that just a setting you can toggle or disable (not recommended)? Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TehWhale Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I have extremely limited experience with Vista, but isnt that just a setting you can toggle or disable (not recommended)?Yes, I could disable UAC, but then I can't request access to blocked webpages. :sigh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Anyways like I said in my Disclaimer, none of my programs have been tested by me in Vista ... and I'm in no hurry to get Vista ... might just bypass it I think! Make sure brain is in gear before opening mouth! Remember, what is not said, can be just as important as what is said. Spoiler What is the Secret Key? Life is like a Donut If I put effort into communication, I expect you to read properly & fully, or just not comment. Ignoring those who try to divert conversation with irrelevancies. If I'm intent on insulting you or being rude, I will be obvious, not ambiguous about it. I'm only big and bad, to those who have an over-active imagination. I may have the Artistic Liesense to disagree with you. TheSaint's Toolbox (be advised many downloads are not working due to ISP screwup with my storage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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