Specialized templates

Each specialized template is designed for a specific application type, package type or deployment method. Also, a wizard helps you configure elements specific to each template.

.NET Framework application

This template allows you to configure an installer for a .NET Framework application. Note that this project type requires a Professional license.

Visual Studio application

This template allows you to configure an installer for a Visual Studio application. Note that this project type requires a Professional license.

Mixed 32-bit/64-bit package

This template allows you to configure a mixed 32-bit/64-bit installer. Note that this project type requires an Enterprise license.

Client/Server Application Installation Package

This template allows you to configure an installer for a client/server application. Note that this project type requires an Enterprise license.

XNA Game Installer

This template allows you to create an installation for an XNA-based game. Note that this project type requires an Enterprise license.

Office Add-In Installer

This template allows you to create an installation for an Office Add-In. Note that this project type requires a Professional license.

Visual Studio Add-In Installer

This template allows you to create an installation for a Visual Studio Add-In. Note that this project type requires a Enterprise license.

Generic templates

Simple

This type of project has a limited functionality. You can only install files, folders, registry keys and environment variables. You don't need any license to build a project of this type.

Professional

You have access to all the functionality offered in a Simple project and, in addition, you can create file associations, define custom actions, install services, add merge modules, customize your installation package's user interface and more. After the trial period expires, a Professional license is required to build a project of this type.

Enterprise

This type of project gives you access to all the functionality offered by a Professional and Java Application projects. Additionally it offers a dialog editor, driver installation support and IIS configuration. After the trial period expires, an Enterprise license is required to build a project of this type.