In this page you can specify general settings for your package. Also you have the option to create multiple builds for your project. Using multiple builds enables you to create several different packages starting from the same project.

You have the option to create four build types:

  • MsiBuild - This build type will have as result a Windows Installer based package:
    • MSI setup file - standard MSI package
    • EXE setup file - an EXE package which includes the base MSI file
    • CD/DVD setup - a multiple volumes MSI package with CD/DVD autorun
    • Active Directory setup - a silent MSI installation with unpacked files
    • Web installer - a small EXE setup file which retrieves the MSI and CABs from an URL
  • MacBuild - This type of build will have as result a Mac OS X bundle.
  • App-V Build - This type of build will have as result an App-V package.
  • ThinApp Build - This type of build will have as result a VMWare ThinApp package.

When creating a new build, by default it contains all project resources and has the default project settings. In order to customize it you have the option to exclude various resources.

You can exclude the following project items from a build:

  • Prerequisites
  • Features
  • Launch Conditions
  • Searches

Creating a new build

New Build Use the [ New Build ] toolbar button or the “New” context menu option. You will have the choice to create a MSI Build, Mac OS X Build, App-V Build or ThinApp Build.

TipYou can create a MSI Build by pressing the Insert key, while the "Builds" panel is focused.

NoteYou can add only one Mac OS X Build.

Duplicating a build

Use the “Duplicate” context menu option.

This will create a new build with exactly the same settings and content. Content means: prerequisites, features, searches, launch conditions.

NoteYou can not duplicate a Mac OS X Build.

Building the selected package

Use the “Build” context menu option.

Rebuilding the selected package

Use the “Rebuild” context menu option in order to perform a clean build, without using cached archives.

Running the selected package

Use the “Run” context menu option in order to launch the installation package. If the package is outdated a build operation is performed.

Running the selected project with logging enabled

Use the “Run and Log” context menu option in order to launch the installation package and display the resulting Windows Installer log in the "Run Log" Panel.

Renaming a build

Use the “Rename” context menu option or press the F2 key while a build is selected.

Deleting a build

Delete buildUse the [ Delete ] toolbar button or the “Delete” context menu option or press the Del key while a build is selected.

Specifying the builds' order

Use the “Move Up” / “Move Down” context menu item or press the Shift+Up / Shift+Down keys while a build is selected.

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