selective install

[NewsArchive]

Hi
I need to build an install routine that allows the user to make a choice,
like US or Canada.
Then after selecting the choice I will run the appropriate SB installer. I
have 2 different project files made for the versions, but users sometimes
download and install the wrong one. ( I know it's hard to believe, BUT they
do).
I am running a trial of SB 6 and also need to get tooled up for Vista, can I
do this selection thing with
SB 6 and how, I can't find any info in the help.

Thanks
Les

[NewsArchive]

Hi Les,

> I need to build an install routine that allows the user to make a choice,
> like US or Canada.
> Then after selecting the choice I will run the appropriate SB installer. I
> have 2 different project files made for the versions, but users sometimes
> download and install the wrong one. ( I know it's hard to believe, BUT
> they do).
> I am running a trial of SB 6 and also need to get tooled up for Vista, can
> I do this selection thing with SB 6 and how, I can't find any info in the
> help.

You have several different options to handle this with SetupBuilder (all in
one setup.exe). I have attached one method (see SelectiveInstall.zip)

This demo project has two install modes (United States and Canada). The
user can select a radio button to make a choice. The installer will then
install the appropriate file(s), registry key(s), shortcut(s), or whatever.
In this test project it installs US_FILE.TXT for the "United Sates" radio
button selection and "CANADA_FILE.TXT" for the Canada selection.

Does this help?

Friedrich

--
Friedrich Linder
Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
+1.954.252.3910

"point. click. ship" - that's SetupBuilder
Create Windows Vista ready installations in minutes

-- Official Comodo Code Signing and SSL Certificate Partner

[NewsArchive]

Sounds great, I assume I can set up as many "version radio buttons" that I
want.
I can't seem to open the zip file though, I get invalid archive.
thanks
Les

[NewsArchive]

Les,

> Sounds great, I assume I can set up as many "version radio buttons" that I
> want.

Yes, up to 10 radio buttons. If it is enough, you can switch to a Combo box
dialog.

> I can't seem to open the zip file though, I get invalid archive.
> thanks

Same here. Seems to be a transmission problem. I have attached it again.

--
Friedrich Linder
Lindersoft
www.lindersoft.com
+1.954.252.3910

"point. click. ship" - that's SetupBuilder
Create Windows Vista ready installations in minutes

-- Official Comodo Code Signing and SSL Certificate Partner

[NewsArchive]

> Yes, up to 10 radio buttons. If it is enough, you can switch to a Combo
> box dialog.

Should read "If it is NOT enough..."

Friedrich

[NewsArchive]

Thanks Friedrich
I think that will do it for me, I played around in your file you sent, and
all seems well.
I think I will be in a steep learning curve from my version 4 that I have
now.

Thanks
Les

[NewsArchive]

Hi Les,

> Thanks Friedrich
> I think that will do it for me, I played around in your file you sent, and
> all seems well.

:)

> I think I will be in a steep learning curve from my version 4 that I have
> now.

If there is any question, just let us know.

Friedrich