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  1. Jan 27th, 2005, 09:55 AM #1
    J_Bernhard
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    Making a multiple .ocx and .dll ActiveX CAB into an executable file for distribution

    Hi

    I'd like some advice please.

    I have a project concerning client-server ActiveX, it is composed of several .dll and .ocx components made in both C++ and VB 6.0.

    It runs a linux server and microsoft clients.

    Currently I distribute a .CAB file that is promted for download when the user enters the page .. through OBJECT tag (see below).

    <OBJECT id=idname height=0 width=1 classid='clsid:F44418-9448-444B-B448-54444444444C' CODEBASE='/path/cabname.CAB#Version=1,1,0,0'> (parameters) </OBJECT>.

    The problem is that I want a simple way to make it into an executable install file that can be distributed in a normal fashion.

    I am quite prepared to purchase software if I have to.

    I have tried several things, but seems unable to make an executable that ends up with a fully functional client-server interaction the way one gets when running the CAB file.

    Suggestions?
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  2. Jan 31st, 2005, 12:30 PM #2
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    Re: Making a multiple .ocx and .dll ActiveX CAB into an executable file for distribution

    Did you try InstallShield?
    Nobody knows what software they want until after you've delivered what they originally asked for.

    Don't solve problems which don't exist.

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  3. Feb 26th, 2005, 05:43 AM #3
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    Re: Making a multiple .ocx and .dll ActiveX CAB into an executable file for distribut

    InstallShield isn't free!!! Try other programs like installshield that are free! Just start searching on google...!
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  4. Feb 26th, 2005, 11:35 AM #4
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    Re: Making a multiple .ocx and .dll ActiveX CAB into an executable file for distribut

    Quote Originally Posted by DarkX_Greece
    InstallShield isn't free!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by J_Bernhard
    I am quite prepared to purchase software if I have to.
    Nobody knows what software they want until after you've delivered what they originally asked for.

    Don't solve problems which don't exist.

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  6. Feb 26th, 2005, 07:47 PM #5
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    Re: Making a multiple .ocx and .dll ActiveX CAB into an executable file for distribut

    Sorry Dave Sell , my mistake !
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