Installer Project Types

Specialized templatesCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

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.

Visual Studio ApplicationCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Vs app templateThis template allows you to configure an installer for a Visual Studio application. You don't need any license to build a project of this type.

.NET Framework ApplicationCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

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

Visual Basic 6.0 ApplicationCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Vb6 templateThis template allows you to configure an installer for a Visual Basic 6.0 application. You don't need any license to build a project of this type.

ASP.NET ApplicationCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Asp net templateThis template allows you to create an installation for an ASP.NET application. Note that this project type requires a Professional license.

Mixed 32/64-bit PackageCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Mixed3264 templateThis template allows you to configure a mixed 32/64-bit installer. Note that this project type requires an Professional license.

Client/Server Application Installation PackageCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

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

SharePoint SolutionCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

SharepointThis template allows you to create an installation for a SharePoint solution. Note that this project type requires an Enterprise license.

Tomcat Web ApplicationCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Tomcat templateThis template allows you to create an installer for a Tomcat web application. Note that this project type requires an Enterprise license.

MSIX PackageCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

ModificationThis template allows you to create MSIX packages. Note that this project type requires a Professional license.

Suite InstallerCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

SuiteThis template allows you to create a suite installation. Note that this project type requires a Enterprise license.

Generic templatesCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

SimpleCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Simple Project 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.

ProfessionalCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Professional Project 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.

EnterpriseCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Enterprise ProjectThis 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.

ArchitectCopy link to this sectionLink to this section copied!

Architect Project 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.