| Why You Need Setup Builder 6 —Professional or Developer Edition! |
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This powerful installation tool, developed by Lindersoft, creates installations with the industry's smallest overhead.
Clarion Enterprise Edition owners have had a glimpse into the functionality and ease of use of SetUp Builder with SetupBuilder for Clarion, the edition that ships with Enterprise Edition. However there is a wealth of functionality waiting for you in the Professional and Developer Editions. These editions include features like binary patching, a script editor, DLL and Windows API calling, international language support, internet-based installation, serial number generation, live internet version updating, and on-line registration. There are so many more features you must have—check out the details below. Enterprise Edition owners can upgrade to the Professional or Developer Edition at a great price. And there is no need for Professional Edition owners to miss out—purchase the SetUpBuilder edition that best suits your needs!
Setup Builder 6 — Professional Edition
A must-have tool for developers who need a more sophisticated installation suite with script writing capability. It includes a delta patch feature, for creating compact installation patches to update older versions of applications, and many other advanced features, including built-in DLL and Windows API calling, and a script editor.
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
A task-based integrated development environment (IDE) allows even those who have never programmed an installation before to develop one in less than ten minutes. SetupBuilder's intuitive and well-designed integrated development interface allows you to build installs quickly and efficiently.
Easy to Use
The intuitive interface called the Visualizer, is a wizard-based series of screens that walk the developer through the installation authoring process.
Powerful Scripting Facility
The Scripting Facility gives you the ability to make modifications in order to produce a more robust installation. It also provides all the scripting features needed to create powerful utilities.
Delta Updates (Binary Patching)
Create compact installation patches to update older versions of applications— distribute bug fixes, new features and improvements with the easy to use binary patching feature.
Dry Run Support
SetupBuilder provides "dry-run" support, allowing testing of a distribution before it is deployed. This feature can be used to test the interface before a major rollout.
Flexible Uninstall and Rollback Support
Features an improved uninstall feature. Simply turn it on and let SetupBuilder worry about removing your files. Anything that is installed during the setup will be marked for removal by the uninstaller. If you want to go in and tinker with the settings, you'll find that the uninstaller is fully customizable. The rollback feature provides protection from failed installations by restoring the PC to its original state (before the software was installed). It removes all files and changes, such as those made to the registry, system files, and boot files.
Standard User Interface
There is no need to worry about the "look and feel" of the software installation— unless you want to! SetupBuilder creates the installation interface for you with the "look and feel" of a standard Windows program installation.
Custom Dialogs
Add custom dialogs when, and where you want. With SetupBuilder, you can even opt to completely discard the standard installation interface for your own, making the installation a more personal experience for your organization.
Custom Graphics
Easily import any standard Windows Bitmap to create your own personal look. Add Company logos, splash screens, etc.
Ultra Compact and Fast Installer Engine
No matter how fast your Net connection is, bandwidth is a precious resource. SetupBuilder is the industry-leader in low-overhead, high-performance software installers and is committed to staying leaps ahead of the competition. Smaller installation packages dramatically reduce download times—frequently solving the problem of download abandonment.
Add/Remove Programs Integration
Software can be registered in Add/Remove Programs, providing a simple, clean interface to users wishing to install optional packages.
Media Spanning for Large Applications
Media spanning functionality enables you to build an installation that spans more than one CD, or other media.
Password Protected Installs
The author of an installation can incorporate one or more passwords—the user would be required to enter a password in order to complete the installation.
Multiple Build Configurations
Use the same project to build different versions of code, such as full and trial builds.
Reusable Project Templates
Save time by creating templates—if you consistently use the same default settings in your installation routines, you can create installation templates that can be used as starting points for your installs.
Portable Projects
Easily move projects from one drive to another or from one machine to another.
Dynamic Include and Exclude File Linking
Save time by using wildcards to include or exclude files from your installation—no need to add or remove files individually.
Conditional Features
Break a complex installation into multiple parts. Build a single package that supports a partial installation of your product.
Install Any File – Anywhere!
Simply drag and drop your files and folders and you're ready to build. SetupBuilder will maintain your folder structure, automatically query version resource information, create shortcut icons and ensure 100% data integrity with reliable CRC-32 checking. Of course, everything can be customized and overridden if you wish, but for most projects the Visualizer can handle it all with just a few clicks.
Operating System Filtering
Create one installation that supports multiple operating systems by filtering files specific to Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, 2000, NT4, Me, 98 and 95.
"Include" Scripts Support
“Include” script lets the active script include the entire contents of another script file. The SetupScript language is based on the concept that the core language may be extended or expanded by writing “Include” scripts. You have access to the source code and can alter it to fit your unique needs.
"Include" Script Library
A library of SetupBuilder “Include” scripts, that perform very specific functions, is included—no need to waste time writing tedious code to do the things that are built-in.
System Requirements Checking
Easily enforce system requirements just by clicking a few boxes. Built-in checks include: operating system, memory, and screen resolution, color depth, and administrator privileges. If the user's system does not meet the minimum requirements you have chosen, the installer can either warn the user or abort the setup entirely.
Works with Windows 95 and Up
Create installs that work just fine on every Windows operating system from Windows 95 to Vista and beyond.
Setup Builder 6 — Developer Edition
The installation tool all professional developers need—this edition gives complete control over your installations. In addition to all functions found in SetupBuilder 5 Professional, the Developer Edition provides advanced features such as Web Installation and Web Update (live update) for creating dynamic Internet-based installations, Windows x64 Support, Visual Debugger, Serial Number generator, and more.
Windows x64(64-bit) Support
Build installations for both pure 64-bit applications and hybrid applications that mix 32-bit and 64-bit code. Distribute native 32-bit and native 64-bit applications with a single version of the installer (two-in-one technology). Use a single project base for your 32-bit and 64-bit applications.
International Language Support
Support for multilingual installations right out of the box. One installation compiled with the Developer Edition can automatically handle up to 29 "runtime" languages.
Internet-based Installations
Very easily deploy and update your applications over the Internet using iDeploy, SetupBuilder's Internet distribution technology. Gain complete control and flexibility of your electronic software distribution and reduce support costs. Unlike other web deployment technologies, SetupBuilder 5 does not rely on browser plug-ins or ActiveX controls, thus freeing your users from having to endure a multi-megabyte download just to get your software.
Notify Users of Application Updates
Easily add live Internet version updating to any program—royalty-free. Automatically manage your software updates over the Internet while giving them a more dynamic feel by providing real-time download of upgrades to those users who need it most.
Multi-version File Updater
Create multi-version patch files. Multiple patch files update multiple versions of a given file set. You can now apply a patch file that updates versions 1 and/or 2 etc. of a program to version 3.
Auto Update Generator
Automatically update and add new files to an existing product folder tree. The AutoUpdate Generator feature will take your existing product folder tree and compare it to the folder containing your new files—it will update existing files and add new files as needed.
Online Registration Support
Provide your users with the ability to register your product(s) quickly and easily with online registration. Once installation has completed successfully, the installer will do a HTTP POST operation to pass data to the web server. A CGI program on your server can then retrieve the data.
Visual Script Debugger
Solve any problems with your scripts using the visual script debugger. The debugger allows you to set breakpoints in the script wherever you like, and step through execution. A panel on the right of the script window lists all script variables defined and their current values at all times, essentially playing the role of a simple watch/immediate window.
Customizable Uninstaller
Features a new and improved uninstaller. Simply turn it on and let SetupBuilder worry about removing your files. Anything that is installed during the setup will be marked for removal by the uninstaller. Fully customizable, the uninstaller can be enhanced with dialogs and actions added by the developer.
Serial Numbers Features
Quickly create thousands of unique serial numbers using the powerful serial number generator. Your installer data will only be accessible to those users who supply a valid serial number. Of course, if you'd rather do it yourself, SetupBuilder 5 is flexible enough to support your own custom validation and authorization schemes.
AuthentiCode Technology
Fully supports AuthentiCode technology. AuthentiCode technology provides a secure method of distributing applications. If a distribution has been signed using AuthentiCode technology, you can rest assured it is from a trusted source.
Static and Dynamic File Dependency Scanners
The static scanner searches all of the files that are part of your application. The dynamic scanner watches a running application and identifies all the files that are called.
Command Line Compiler
Automate your installation build process by building your project from the command line.
Zip and Unzip Support
A dd zip and unzip functionality to your installer quickly and easily. When the situation calls for it, you'll be able to extract files from a .ZIP archive for further processing or create industry-compatible .ZIP archives.
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