Installer Project Types
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.
Visual Studio Application

This 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 Application

This 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 Application

This 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 Application

This 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 Package

This template allows you to configure a mixed 32/64-bit installer.
Note that this project type requires an Professional 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.
Tomcat Web Application

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

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

This template allows you to create a suite installation. 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.
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.