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Softpedia Editor's Review for SetupBuilder Developer Edition
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Powerful and easy to use Installation Authoring and Configuration Management
Written by Ciprian Paius on December 22nd, 2011
Setup Builder Developer Edition is a professional tool meant to help you design installers for applications based on the Microsoft Windows Platform. It has a complex interface that guides you through the process of creating a rapid setup deployment file.
You can start generating the setup builder the moment you run the application, by simply providing basic information regarding the developer and the program to install. Then the software takes you to the Setup Types Visualizer where you can properly commence configuring the installer.
Choose the setup type, the features to install, the default destination folder, the shortcuts to be installed, the registries to write according to the features to be installed, the INI files to write, the associated services, file extensions and so on.
Make the necessary adjustments to the setup appearance by personalizing text, format or contents for the windows and dialog boxes included in the installer. Choose the system requirements for installing the application so that the setup automatically checks the operating system. .Net Framework or MDAC version, available RAM, maximum screen resolution or color depth settings. And that's about it. You can run or test the installer in no time at all.
But besides offering the basics described so far, Setup Builder Developer Edition comes with a few extra features. For example, it can help you create Internet based installers or web updaters. These special installers provide added value to your product since they automatically check for updates and eventually download and install them.
The setupPROTECT feature is another perk Setup Builder Developer Edition delivers. This security feature is meant to offer you the protection you require if you distribute paid license products. Use it to manage access to the software, serial numbers and subscription expiration data. The included Serial Number List generator can prove quite useful for issuing product keys for your application.
If we add to the equation the International Language Support for 29 runtime languages, the script editor and the command line compiler we get a complete product that definitely handles even the most demanding applications.
 Read an in-depth analysis in our professional review for SetupBuilder Developer Edition
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SetupBuilder Developer Edition description
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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.
Requirements:
· Pentium III 500Mhz (Pentium III 1.0 GHz recommended)
· 150 MB of available hard disk space
· At least 128 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
· Screen resolution of at least 1024x768 with 32-bit color
· Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
Limitations:
· Setup executable files created will be disabled automatically after 14 days
· Can not distribute setup files.
· Nag Screen What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· FIX: (sync from SB8) [SB#201251] Installer: A text resource item >5,196 bytes resulted in a buffer overrun error.
· FIX: [SB#202081] IDE: Possible "Browse for File..." dialog issue.
· FIX: IDE: Possible "Browse for Folder..." dialog issue.
· FIX: (Installer: System Message Boxes displayed "SetupBuilder 7.5".
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