Deploying any kind of software application is one of the most complex tasks you face as a developer. It's difficult to prepare an application correctly for installation on every possible system configuration and provide deployment options. SetupBuilder 6 attempts to help you do it all.
As rapid application development (RAD) tools have become commonplace, simplifying the development process and reducing project life cycles, the ability to create smooth, efficient applications in less time often means needing to deploy them just as quickly.
SetupBuilder is a Rapid Setup Development and Configuration Management tool for Windows 2008/Vista/2003/XP/2000/NT4 and Me/98/95. If you distribute software to others - within a department, company, or to the public - ensuring that your users can install the software smoothly should be a major concern.
SetupBuilder can help ease your mind. Unlike the monolithic installation technologies available today. SetupBuilder has been designed from the ground up to deliver a perfect mix of web deployment, installation authoring, scripting technologies and configuration management.
Here are some key features of "SetupBuilder Developer Edition":
Powerful Scripting Facility:
· With over 400 predefined setup-related functions, the point-and-click SetupScript language gives you flexibility in any part of the installation, including user dialog sequence, file transfer, error handling, reboot, and even uninstallation
API Calling:
· API Calling gives you the ability to call Windows API from your installation script without writing C code
Microsoft .NET Support-Register:
· NET Assembly in the Global Assembly Cache (GAC), COM Interop Registration .NET Assemblies, and Create Native Image for .NET Assemblies
Authenticode Technology Support:
· Automatically sign application files, installation packages and the uninstall application with Microsoft Authenticode Digital IDs. This is not only complying with the latest security requirements, but also gives your users confidence in your product
Internet-based Installations:
· Create Web Installations to minimize bandwidth requirements by downloading only the files needed for the installation
Automated Web Updates:
· Web Update ensures that your clients are always working with the latest version of your software. It lets you specify settings for periodic updates over the Internet. This client application periodically checks the web for updates, then downloads and installs the newer files
setupPROTECT:
· Generate Serial Numbers and Subscription Keys to protect your installations. This technology is well suited for software subscription services in which the end-users subscribe, for instance on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc. basis
Delta Updates (Binary Patching):
· Create industry-standard (multi-version) byte-level patch installations to distribute repairs and updates
Release Management:
· Support for efficient project release management. Create multiple versions of an application from a single project
International Language Support:
· SetupBuilder offers unsurpassed support for multilingual installations right out of the box. One installation can handle up to 29 "runtime" languages
Maintenance and Support Subscription Included:
· The initial purchase of your new SetupBuilder license includes a Gold or Silver Maintenance and Support Subscription Plan under which you are eligible for support, upgrades and updates. It also comes with a free Annual Lindersoft Community Premium Membership that allows you to purchase selected 3rd party products at a discounted price.
Limitations:
· Nag Screen
· Setup Executables created will disable automaticaly after 14 days
· Can not distribute setup files.
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Windows 7, Vista and Windows Server 2008 Support
· .NET, Core PreRequisites
· Scripting Engine
· Web Install
· Web Update (Live Update)
· Binary Patch, Software Subscription and Serial Numbers
· Bug Fixes
· 64-bit Support
· Release Management
· Preprocessor Support
· .NET Framework 3.5, Visual Dialog Editor
