ComponentSource Topic | InstallBuilder Professional

InstallBuilder V8.0 adds new debugger

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:46:49 GMT

Customize platform specific settings with InstallBuilder.

Easily identify and correct issues during the development process.

InstallBuilder turns application packaging and deployment into a fast, easy and cost-effective process for developers. The development tool allows you to quickly create easy to use, multi-platform installers that have a native look and feel across Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, HP-UX, AIX, FreeBSD, IRIX and Solaris from a single build environment. Multiple installation modes allow installers to be run in servers, workstations, and desktops.

The following editions are available:

Updates in V8.0

Built-In Debugger - The new debugger allows you to view and interactively edit installer variables at runtime and provides step-by-step execution to test that specific parts of the installer are functioning properly.
Enhanced Component Functionality - Now provides support for downloadable components and component groups. It allows you to group individual components and build feature sets that will be displayed in a tree structure ("subcomponents".)
Dynamic Parameter Support - Enhanced parameter support makes it possible to create dynamic pages that will automatically reconfigure based on a user's input. This allows you to create a more customized and streamlined installation experience.
Expanded Documentation - Over 350 pages of documentation are now available for InstallBuilder.

About BitRock

BitRock was founded in 2003 in Seville, Spain by Daniel Lopez Ridruejo. Since then, BitRock has attracted a diverse, talented team of individuals whose experience spans Silicon Valley, Europe and Southeast Asia. Their client base includes businesses, governments and educational institutions throughout the world, from Fortune 100 companies to independent game developers. BitRock is privately held and has offices in Seville and San Francisco.

InstallBuilder automates JRE bundling

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:57:00 GMT

Creating multiplatform installers using InstallBuilder.

InstallBuilder also includes built-in functionality for auto-detecting a Java runtime.

BitRock InstallBuilder for allows you to create small, easy to use, installers with no external dependencies. BitRock InstallBuilder includes advanced functionality like automatic update that enables you to deliver updates directly to your users, several GUI modes with native look-and-feel for installation in a variety of desktop environments, a text-based installation mode for console-based and remote installations, and a silent/unattended install mode which can be used for integration in shell scripts for automated deployment. BitRock InstallBuilder can also create Multiplatform CDs and DVDs.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 7

Java Specific Functionality
InstallBuilder 7 now automates the process of bundling a JRE and creating native launchers for Java applications. InstallBuilder also includes built-in functionality for auto-detecting a Java runtime.
Improved Usability
Adds a search function that allows you to search for rules and actions within the InstallBuilder GUI development environment, saving you from having to check the documentation. InstallBuilder 7 also adds the ability to view and edit project file XML snippets directly from the GUI
Expanded Documentation
InstallBuilder 7 has doubled the size of the InstallBuilder User Guide to provide a complete resource for all of the properties, actions, rules, variables and other features of InstallBuilder. Built in variable and action browsers make locating the right functionality easier than ever.

About BitRock

BitRock makes open source software easier to use by providing a complete automated solution for Open Source Application Deployment. As long time open source users and contributors, BitRock believe that open source solutions are often more stable, more secure and perform better than their commercial counterparts. BitRock has developed a system to provide a single, consistent and simplified application deployment process across multiple operating system platforms. As a result, open source applications are easier to install, manage and support. Leading independent software vendors (ISVs), system integrators and IT departments use BitRock to automate application stack integration, packaging, installation and updates. BitRock was founded in 2003 in Seville, Spain by Daniel Lopez Ridruejo. Since then, BitRock has attracted a diverse, talented team of individuals whose experience spans Silicon Valley, Europe and Southeast Asia. BitRock's client base includes businesses, governments, and educational institutions throughout the world, from Fortune 100 companies to independent game developers. BitRock is privately held and has offices in Seville and San Francisco

InstallBuilder reduces memory use

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:42:00 GMT

Customizing platform specific settings with InstallBuilder.

Version 6.3 adds support for localized license agreements and features CD-ROM installer improvements.

BitRock InstallBuilder turns application packaging and deployment into a fast, easy and cost-effective process for developers. The development tool allows you to quickly create easy to use, multiplatform installers that have a native look and feel across Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, HP-UX, AIX, FreeBSD, IRIX and Solaris from a single build environment. Multiple installation modes allow installers to be run in servers, workstations, and desktops. InstallBuilder also offers RPM integration along with other advanced functionality.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 6.3

Ability to include localized license agreements
Ability to set the default installation language based on the previous installation.
Reduced the memory consumption when unpacking large single-file installers
Multiple improvements to CD-ROM installers
Allow HTML license files in Qt mode
New installer_builder_version and installer_builder_timestamp built-in variables
New <httpProxyInit> action to configure proxy to use with http actions
New <xmlFileGet> and <xmlFileSet> actions
New <addScheduledTask> and <deleteScheduledTask> Windows actions
New .password suffix to mask passwords in log messages
Support for osx-intel and osx-pcc in platform test
Add support for FreeBSD 8
Improve the RPM removal process

About BitRock

BitRock makes open source software easier to use by providing a complete automated solution for Open Source Application Deployment. As long time open source users and contributors, Bitrock believes that open source solutions are often more stable, more secure and perform better than their commercial counterparts. BitRock has developed a system to provide a single, consistent and simplified application deployment process across multiple operating system platforms. As a result, open source applications are easier to install, manage and support. Leading independent software vendors (ISVs), system integrators and IT departments use BitRock to automate application stack integration, packaging, installation and updates. BitRock was founded in 2003 in Seville, Spain by Daniel Lopez Ridruejo. Since then, the company has attracted a diverse, talented team of individuals whose experience spans Silicon Valley, Europe and Southeast Asia. Its client base includes businesses, governments, and educational institutions throughout the world, from Fortune 100 companies to independent game developers. BitRock is privately held and has offices in Seville and San Francisco.

BitRock updates InstallBuilder Pro

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

User interface options and platform specific settings.

New version boasts numerous updates including an improved builder tool for OS X x86.

BitRock InstallBuilder Professional allows you to quickly create easy to use, multiplatform installers that have a native look and feel across Windows, Mac OS X and Linux (x86/PPC/x64) from a single build environment.

Updates in V6.2.4

Improved builder tool on OS X x86
Added new windows_os_service_pack built-in variable
Allow <addTextToFile> action to also insert text at the beginning
Allow autoupdate to run and install installers in unattended mode
New <deleteLockedFilesOnReboot> action.
Fixed <kill> action not accepting paths as arguments on Windows 64bits
Fixed <autodetectJava> action not correctly detecting 64bit Java installations on Windows
Fix OS X installers Info.plist not correctly created when non-ASCII characters were used in the installer name
Open file button fails on OS X if initial directory does not exist.
addLibraryToPath action does not resolve variables in its path tag
addLibraryToPath not working correctly on Linux x64 and OS X
platformTest can now distinguish between hpux-ia64 and hpux-parisc
addDirectoryToPath not working correctly on OS X
launchBrowser action fails in some environments

About BitRock

BitRock makes open source software easier to use by providing a complete automated solution for Open Source Application Deployment. As long time open source users and contributors, Bitrock believes that open source solutions are often more stable, more secure and perform better than their commercial counterparts. BitRock has developed a system to provide a single, consistent and simplified application deployment process across multiple operating system platforms. As a result, open source applications are easier to install, manage and support. Leading independent software vendors (ISVs), system integrators and IT departments use BitRock to automate application stack integration, packaging, installation and updates. BitRock was founded in 2003 in Seville, Spain by Daniel Lopez Ridruejo. Since then, the company has attracted a diverse, talented team of individuals whose experience spans Silicon Valley, Europe and Southeast Asia. Its client base includes businesses, governments, and educational institutions throughout the world, from Fortune 100 companies to independent game developers. BitRock is privately held and has offices in Seville and San Francisco.