

Now, scroll down, or use the Control-F and find the "Show Dialogs" script function. The first thing we're going to do is remove parts of the Installation setup which we don't need. Inside this scripts page is where we can do some cool stuff. There are a few things to do before we're done, not much and it shouldn't take us long, so bare with me and we'll be done before you know it.Ĭlick on the "Scripts" tab and InstallShield will open up a pane on the right hand side. This should leave you with just "Typical". Click "Yes" when the dialog asks you if you are sure. So click on "Compact" and then either hit the "Delete" key, or right click on "Compact" and select "Delete" from the drop down. Step 5īecause we are only delivering one file we won't be requiring three type of setup. If it doesn't, right click the "Links" file icon (or right click on the pane which displays the info) and use the file dialog to locate the exe and click "Open". Open the "Program Executables" folder and check that "Links" file displays the information for the killerapp executable in the right hand pane. In the "Projects Workspace" on the left, click on the "File Groups" tab Perhaps it's time for a coffee break, watch some TV. Ok, sit back and take a deep breath, the fun isn't over yet. Once you have filled in the relevant details, click the "Next" button again and you will be faced with a "Summary" dialog, click "finish" and InstallShield will open.

Once you have done this, click the "Next" button and fill in the dialog. Use the "Browse" button to locate the project file for your killer app. Now, in the tools menu select "InstallShield Wizard".
#WHAT IS INSTALLSHIELD WIZARD USED FOR FREE#
Step 3Īfter resting a bit and feeling pretty pleased with yourself for writing a bug free killer app, generate a release build (statically linked). Step 2įire up Visual C++ and write a totally cool killer app which you wish to deploy. If you have not installed InstallSheild for Visual C++ from the CD, do so now.
#WHAT IS INSTALLSHIELD WIZARD USED FOR HOW TO#
This is an article to demonstrate how to use Installshield to build an installer which will deliver a single executable to a destination folder. There is a limited InstallSheild which is supplied with VC++ 6.0.
