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.
Visual Basic 6.0 Application
This template allows you to configure an
installer for a Visual Basic 6.0 application. Note that this project
type requires a Professional license.
Mixed 32/64-bit Package
This
template allows you to configure a mixed 32/64-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.
SharePoint Solution
This template allows you to create an
installation for a SharePoint solution. Note that this project type
requires an Enterprise license.
ASP.NET Application
This template
allows you to create an installation for an ASP.NET application. Note
that this project type requires a Professional 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.
Architect
This type of
project gives you access to all the functionality offered by a
Enterprise project. Additionally it offers support for creating App-V
packages. After the trial period expires, an Architect license is
required to build a project of this type.