Dependencies question !

[lordadel]

Hello

i have a question about dependencies how can i know what files should i include in my installation so as to work fine?

if i used the dependency walker in the visual basic tools will that be ok?

and when i use inno setup are these files the only files i should include or i should aslo include the .vbp files ? because when i read the Inno Setup FAQ i found some files they said that i should include for VisualBasic



please can someone answer my simple questions? and please dont refer me another site i want to discuss these things here so i can understand well

i would be so gratefull if someone helped me

Thanks alot
Adel

[si_the_geek]

if i used the dependency walker in the visual basic tools will that be ok?

That should be fine.. an alternative is to use the Package & Deployment Wizard to find them for you (create a package with it, and then read the Setup.lst file).

and when i use inno setup are these files the only files i should include or i should aslo include the .vbp files ? because when i read the Inno Setup FAQ i found some files they said that i should include for VisualBasic

The Inno Setup VB6 FAQ tells you which files need to be installed along with your dependencies (and even gives you a download link).

You do not ever need to distribute your project (.vbp) or code (.bas/.frm/...) files, only the compiled file(s) (.exe/.dll/.ocx) and the dependencies.

[randem]

If you are using Inno Setup look at ********** for creating your script and finding your dependencies automatically. It will take a lot of headaches out of your process...

Also please read Installation Problems

[lordadel]

thanks alot people for your response

it really helped me out

but just another more question what are the ocx files? must they exist in my program

i just made an exe file

thanks again
Adel

[randem]

Did you read anything I just posted?????

[si_the_geek]

.ocx files are controls (eg: textboxes/labels).

You can create your own, in a similar way to how you would create an .Exe (when you start a new project in VB, select "ActiveX control" instead of "Standard Exe").

Most of the .ocx files you use however are existing ones - and generally are the items you have selected in the "Project" -> "Components" list.

[lordadel]

thanks for your reply

and excuse me i am still beginner in VB and never done an installation before so would u please help me with that?

Now i chose Standard Exe and made the form and added some components such as webbrowser textboxes labels, etc..

and made the .Exe file and now i want to make an installation package simply

lets say that i gurantee that this program will only work on Windows XP OS

now how can i make the ocx files? or i dont have to make them?

i made as u said Activex Controls what next should i add the componenets i used in my form or what? and isn't there anything i should add..functions or anything? please can u explain this?

and another thing i have read the InnoSetup FAQ and downloaded the dll's now when i try to see dependencies using PDW and reading the Setup.ist file the files needed are the same as i downloaded from the site

and when i use Dependency Walker it showes more files


so what should i exactly include so as to make it work ?

please someone explain it in detail i have searched alot and i couldnt find a detailed explanation for beginners (like me) i just want to make a single simple setup file using Inno Setup

Thanks For your Time
Adel

[randem]

I have given you everything you need but you never read any of it....

[Ashraf Alshahawy]

I need to know if Inno Setup program is free or not ... ?

[randem]

Why not just look on the website everything is there... http://www.jrsoftware.org

[Ashraf Alshahawy]

thanks

[lordadel]

but i have read ur post

But i must Buy ********** so as to use it without time limitations and i dont have enough money now

thanks anyway

[lordadel]

by the way the link of installation problems is broken the page is installerproplems.html not installationproblems.html

thanks again

[si_the_geek]

now how can i make the ocx files? or i dont have to make them?

You don't need to make any - I said you can create your own, not that you should.

and another thing i have read the InnoSetup FAQ and downloaded the dll's now when i try to see dependencies using PDW and reading the Setup.ist file the files needed are the same as i downloaded from the site

That's good.. use the ones you downloaded (they are 'safe' versions of the files).

and when i use Dependency Walker it showes more files

so what should i exactly include so as to make it work ?

You might need to include them.. what files are they?

But i must Buy ********** so as to use it without time limitations and i dont have enough money now

You do not need to buy it - you can do what most people do, and create the script yourself.

Most of the information you need to do that is on the page I linked to earlier, and we can explain the rest to you.