Packaging

[shippyatdrexel]

2 questions.....

First, how do I include a font in my installation package? When I try to add it, I go to the Windows/Fonts directory but when I double click it it doesn't get added to the list of included files.

Second, how do I change the default directories in the "Install Locations" part of the packaging? For example, I want to copy a file to "C:\mydir", but VB only seems to let me add subfolders under $(ProgramFiles), $(AppPath), etc.

I'm a newbie so bear with me.

[Dim]

P&DW isn't very flexible...i would suggest using inno setup maker and it will allow you to customize your setup file more. I'm not sure on the exact url for inno, but if you search on any serach engine i'm sure you will find it.


Hope that helps,
D!m

[dcarlson]

P&D sucks, I use Visual Studio Installer. It's free from Microsoft and works great.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/do...11/default.asp

Try Inno Setup.

I downloaded Inno Setup yesterday! Now I need to learn how to use it!

Just when I thought I was getting on top of things... I have another hill to climb! :-)

I guess it your not familiar with something it always looks worse than it is!

Megatron... Is it fairly simple to use, Inno Setup??? I haven't had time to go through it too much but wanted to download it before I forgot where it was. Thanks!

[shippyatdrexel]

Thanks for the tip guys. I'll download Inno Setup today.

[parksie]

I use the ScriptMaker program, which generates IS scripts.

Where do you download the Scriptmaker??? Is it a shareware program? Cost?

Thanks!

vbMarketer,

Yes, Inno Setup is very easy to use. Just look at the sample that comes with it and it should explain a lot. If you are still having trouble I can help you out via VB Forums or via E-mail. My E-mail is [email protected].

Thanks for the offer Meg! Rest assured I'll do everything I can before I start seeking help!

It's good to know you'll be around to keep me from falling too far! LOL

[parksie]

http://www.tafwebsoftware.co.uk/scriptmaker.html