[RESOLVED] An easy way to distribute

[hrafnkellg]

Hi

My program made with VB6 is now ready for Beta testing. I have used only the standard ocxes and avoided all extras. I use Modules - Class for GDI+ and CCommonDialogs.cls 1.01 I think they compile into the exe file.

Is it then ok to just send the exe file plus vbrun60sp6 file. That seems to me to be the simplest way to distribute my program. Am I correct?

Keli

[jggtz]

You should use an application to package & deploy your executable project
It could be the Package & deployment wizard that comes with vb6 or Inno or InstallShield

http://www.google.com.mx/#sclient=ps...7&pf=p&pdl=300

[hrafnkellg]

Thanks

The Package & deployment wizard says that my program uses those files (the .dep file) Where do I put them?

Uses1=MSVBVM60.DLL
Uses2=oleaut32.dll
Uses3=olepro32.dll
Uses4=asycfilt.dll
Uses5=stdole2.tlb
Uses6=COMCAT.DLL
Uses7=gdi+.tlb

I will use Clickteam´s Install Creator.

Keli

PS If I should simply use vbrun60sp6 would all those files been set up

[jggtz]

Do not create dep package, create a standard installation package instead

If you use the 'Package & deployment wizard' all your dependencies and referenced libraries in your project are included automaticly in the installation package

[hrafnkellg]

I´m going to use Install Creator from Clickteam. Do I have to distribute gdi+.tlb. On the website http://www.cyberactivex.com/freebies.htm
I read this:
Type Libraries are usually required only at design and compile time. Once the project that uses it is compiled the type library is not required anymore. So the library size does not matter because you do not have to include it in the installation package.
Does this mean that I do not have to include gdi+.tlb in my Install Package.

Keli

[si_the_geek]

Thread moved to the 'Application Deployment' forum, which is where questions about installing/distributing your software belong

[jggtz]

I read this:
Type Libraries are usually required only at design and compile time. Once the project that uses it is compiled the type library is not required anymore. So the library size does not matter because you do not have to include it in the installation package.
Does this mean that I do not have to include gdi+.tlb in my Install Package.
Keli

Yes, You do not have to include it

[hrafnkellg]

Thanks a lot for your good help!

Keli