SamLogic Visual Installer 2010 - Features

 
Whether you need to create a simple or an advanced setup program, you can create it quickly with SamLogic Visual Installer 2010. The tool is very flexible and versatile. Below are some of the features in the setup tool Visual Installer 2010 listed:
  
Some features:
 
  • Can create installations for CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives and the Internet.

  • Can create installations for all versions of Windows from Windows 95 OSR 2 to Windows 7.

  • Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.

  • Can create a self-extracting installer for the Internet (only one file needs to be distributed).

  • Can create localized installations (you can specify your own text in any language).

  • Supports silent installations (installations with no user interaction).

  • Supports digital signing of created setup programs.

  • Can uninstall an installed application.

  • Files can be grouped into file components.

  • Can add shortcuts (icons) to the Start menu, Program menu, Startup Menu and directly on the desktop.

  • Can handle updates in an intelligent manner.

  • Installations can be protected with license keys or passwords.

  • Can import Visual Basic project files.

  • Can handle DAO, ADO and RDO.

  • Can handle AutoCAD profiles and install additional tools for Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Can prevent installations on non-supported operating systems.

  • Can display images during an installation.

  • Can play sounds and music during an installation (supports MP3, WAVE, and MIDI).

  • Can add and delete keys and values to / from the Registry.

  • Can add and remove values to / from INI files.

  • Can register files, such as DLLs, ActiveX components and fonts.

  • Can replace active/locked files (files that are used by a program that is currently running).

  • Can replace write-protected files.

  • Can launch applications or view documents after an installation.

  • A large number of ready-to-use setup dialog boxes are included.

  • Supports the Autorun feature in Windows (automatic start of programs on a CD or DVD).

  • A large number of variables that can be used in different contexts are included.

  • An effective ZIP-based compression is included.

  • Installations can be simulated before they are created.

 
Visual Installer 2010 / Professional includes:
 
  • A script language that can be used for advanced installations.

  • A project manager that keeps track of your created project files.

  • Functionality to create multiple levels of menus with shortcuts in Windows.

  • Functionality to install 64-bit applications.

  • A special tool, SamLogic Selector, which can create system dependent program starts.

  
  

 

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