SetupBuilder 5 Developer/Professional Edition (RC3 - #1130)

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SB5 Developer/Professional Edition (RC3) build #1130 is released.

Please click "Check for Updates..." from within your SB5 IDE to update to
#1130.

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- SetupBuilder 5.0 Build 1130 #Release Candidate 3# (May 09, 2005)

Features/Improvements/Fixes/Workaround/Changes/Notes:

IMPROVEMENT: Add new "Search script" function (including F3 key support to
repeat last search and Previous/Next search capability)
IMPROVEMENT: Add "Post compile" script functions (#copy file, #delete file,
#zip file, #run)
IMPROVEMENT: Move up/down script items optimized for sections
IMPROVEMENT: When adding new items from within the Advanced Designer
(Shortcuts, Run, ODBC, etc.), the property dialog immediately
opens
IMPROVEMENT: "Set Variable" function supports string resource IDs for new
values now
IMPROVEMENT: Add updated Afrikaans.lng language module
IMPROVEMENT: Add "Insert at the beginning of the current value" option to
the "Edit Environment Variable" script function
IMPROVEMENT: Add "Internet Explorer Version" option to the "Get System
Information" script function
IMPROVEMENT: Add "Enumerate Disk Drives" option to the "Get System
Information" script function
IMPROVEMENT: Add "Combo Box Demo 2.sb5" script to demonstrate how to use
fill a combo box with available disk drives
IMPROVEMENT: Add "Preprocessor Demo 1.sb5" script to demonstrate how to
use the #copy file, #delete file, and #zip file preprocessor
functions in post-compile mode
IMPROVEMENT: Add [SB5_PROJECT] compiler variable to receive the currently
loaded project file (.sb5) location
IMPROVEMENT: Add [SB5_PROJECT_EXE] compiler variable to receive the
location of the compiled installation file (non-WebInstall)
IMPROVEMENT: Add [SB5_PROJECT_WEB] compiler variable to receive the
location of the compiled installation file (WebInstall)
IMPROVEMENT: More efficient handling of file selection(s) in the upper
right "Files and Folders" list
FIX : IDE shutdown did not terminate an active Debugger session
FIX : Under certain circumstances the Debugger died with an internal
error 01: Make UFO Error
FIX : IDE GPFed when compile initiated from include script
FIX : Possible internal installer variable {} problem
FIX : Possible Loop structure problem
FIX : Possible copy/cut/paste Script Editor problem
FIX : Possible script integrity problem when using the Project Wizard
to create new scripts
FIX : "Create Shortcut" item could not be deleted from within the
Script Editor
CHANGE : IDE Toolbar modifications
CHANGE : Remove "Search" dialog
CHANGE : "Get Special Folder" script function returns an error code now

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Friedrich Linder
CEO, Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
1.954.252.3910

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Hello,

1) When I downloaded and installed SetupBuilder 5 - I ended up with
Developer and Professional installed. Which one do I use?

2) When I click on Check for Updates. I get a message "sbuilder.exe is
currently running. Please close the SetupBuilder IDE and click OK to
continue" - Can I recommend removing the word "IDE" and changing it to
"Program". Any novice user has no clue what "IDE" means.

-Robert

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Also, this is what appeared after I downloaded the update.

See attached. :-) I know I have to hit finish - but this screen surely
looks like it is missing telling me that I am finished.

-Robert

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Robert,

Hmm, can you reproduce this? I have never seen this before. Quite a few
users updated to the latest build but I have not received a similar bug
report.

Are you running XP?

Thanks,
Friedrich

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Friedrich Linder
CEO, Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
1.954.252.3910

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Hi,

Running XP Professional - SP2

I believe it is a Clarion issue, not a SB issue ... as I think the system
didn't paint the screen. Hmmmmmmm.

-Robert

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Robert,

We have developed our own setup compiler so it's not a Clarion issue.

When did that happen? Did you download the *FULL* SB5 Pro build #1130, or
did you press "Check for Updates" from within your SB5 Pro build #1124?

Thanks,
Friedrich

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Friedrich Linder
CEO, Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
1.954.252.3910

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Robert,

1) Did you install both SB5 Developer #1030 and Pro #1030?

2) I agree! I will change this, thank you.

Friedrich

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Friedrich Linder
CEO, Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
1.954.252.3910

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Yes, I found I had a very old beta version of one - and removed it.

But, how did I get that version. :-) hmmmmm .... I know I purchased
something from you in the past .... Is Professional or Developer with more
features? If so, what version am I permitted to have?

-Robert

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Robert,

All early beta versions were Developer Editions.

You are a licensed SB5 Pro user. In addition to all functions found in
SetupBuilder 5.0 Professional, the Developer Edition provides advanced
features such as WebInstall and WebUpdate (live update) for creating dynamic
Internet-based installations (powered by iDeploy), Integrated Visual
Debugger, multi-language support, customizable Uninstaller, MultiVersion
file updater (multi-version patch), Delayed File Install support, Windows
Services support, Serial Number Generator, built-in support for Authenticode
Digital Signatures, HTTP Post and File Downloading functions, AutoUpdate
Generator, Online Registration, Serial Number Generator, Dynamic Scanning,
Zip and Unzipping, built-in installation support for SoftVelocity's IP Data
Server (IPDS), MapDrive and NetShare functions, and specific compiler
directives.

Thanks,
Friedrich

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Friedrich Linder
CEO, Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
1.954.252.3910

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Friedrich,

Or to make it a tad more active voice:

"Please close SetupBuilder and press OK ..."
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Russ Eggen
www.radfusion.com

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Friedrich,

Updated using "Check for Updates" for SB5 Dev #1124 to #1130 -
(Cable modem download, switched back to regular Road Runner from Road Runner
Lite, salesperson promised RR Lite Downstream 1.75 MB, Up 256K, ACTUAL RR
Lite Downsteam 256K, UP 128K - W2K PRO)

Successful!

David

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From David Troxell - Product Scope 32 PRO - Encourager Software

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Thank you David!!!

Friedrich

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Version 1120 to 1130 Successfull via wireless network.

Regards

Ben

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Thank you Ben!!

Friedrich

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Sweet! Thank you so much!

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Best regards,

Mark

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Russ,

Done! Thank you :)

Friedrich

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Friedrich Linder
CEO, Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
1.954.252.3910

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I pressed Check for Updates. It ran. While it was running, I went to
another window to do something else. When I came back, that is all I saw on
my screen.

So, that is why I think it is a screen painting issue.

-Robert

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The problem is that even the dialog title is empty.

Just to be on the safe side...

1. You pressed "Check for Updates"
2. A wizard told you there was a new version available.
3. You pressed OK to download the new installer
4. A message told you that SB5 is active and asked you to
terminate the IDE.
5. The installer updated your system
6. Bang... empty dialog, right?

Thanks,
Friedrich

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Friedrich Linder
CEO, Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
1.954.252.3910

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Exactly - you are thinking the same as me.

It said to close down the Setupbuilder IDE ... I pressed ok about 20 times
till I figured out I had to do it myself. :-) --- Then I closed it down.
Then, it ran .... while it was running, I went into Outlook Express.

I came back and I found that screen on my computer ... so I pasted it in
PaintBrush cuz I knew you wanted to see it.

That's about it. The update installed and applied successfully by the way
without issues.

-Robert

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Robert,

Did you "minimize" the WebUpdate wizard dialog?

Thanks,
Friedrich

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Friedrich Linder
CEO, Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
1.954.252.3910

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No, I know I didn't do that.

-Robert

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Okay, thank you.

Friedrich

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Hi

I also experience this under XP SP2, but thought it was the typical
Clarion repaint/refresh problem and so did not mention this before.

If the installation is busy downloading and you open any window that
overlaps partial or completely the setupbuilder window, that part of the
setupbuilder window (the client area of the window) does not get repainted.

I have never noticed if the title bar was blank or not.

Kind Regards

Ben