Released: Jun 30, 2022

Updates in RayPack Studio

Fixes

PackBench 7.2.955.643 [Update 1]

• Fixed a problem with data fields of the "Date-Time" type, where it was not possible to select years starting from 2000.

Released: Jun 8, 2022

Updates in 7.2

Features

RayPack

• New Options and Features for PSADT Authoring (PackWrapper) - In this release, several features and improvements have been added, aimed at making the PSADT editor even more easier and intuitive:
  • Selection of the package installation/uninstallation/repair phases is now much more intuitive and provides better feedback about their content. The new tab-like display shows counters, indicating the number of actions contained within the specific phase. Tabs replaced the previously...

Released: Feb 18, 2022

Updates in 7.1 SP1

Features

• When creating a new PSADT wrapper, the icon is now automatically extracted from the selected installer.
• PSADT Action "Check if item exists" now supports intellisense for variables.
• Package code field in PackDesigner now has extra validation for supported characters.
• PackWrapper (PSADT editor) now supports in-app help by pressing the F1 button.
• Mandatory PSADT action parameters are now clearly marked.
• Added the ability to add missing sections (for example "Repair") if the original...

Released: Dec 6, 2021

Updates in 7.1

Features

• RayPack
  • Advanced View for PackWrapper (PSADT) Projects - Microsoft PowerShell content of each PSADT project can be now edited directly.
    • RayPack keeps track of changes from the UI and updates the script as the changes are made (WYSIWYG).
    • The same happens in the reverse direction: adjusting the script manually is immediately reflected in the UI visuals.
    • With this change, the working environment of PackWrapper (PSADT) projects became similar to the MSI counterpart, where the editors are...

Released: Jun 24, 2021

Updates in 7.0

Features

• RayPack
  • Support for Microsoft Windows 10 21H1 - Full support for the latest Windows 10 update, Windows 10 21H1 (May 2021 Update -10.0.19043.0), has now been added to RayPack Studio. It is now available for selection when defining the target operating system for MSIX dependencies and minimum versions.
  • Native editor for PSADT deployment packages with publishing to Microsoft Intune - A new editor has been added which can be used for the creation of PSADT (.ps1) deployment packages. The new...

Released: Dec 9, 2020

Updates in 6.5

Features

• Create and automatically publish Microsoft Intune packages - RayPack Studio now not only enables conversion and packaging in Intune format, but also provides an integrated deployment wizard for storing software packages directly in Intune.
• Integration of digital signing with the new Microsoft Device Guard Signing Service (DGSS) - Software packages can now be digitally signed. The software packages receive a certificate so that they can be installed without restrictions.
• Clear comparison...

Released: Jun 4, 2020

Updates in 6.3

Features

• Support for the latest MSIX features including services, scripts and fix-ups
  • Added support for new fixup (DynamicLibraryFixup.dll).
  • PowerShell scripts are now supported and can be configured to run before the package starts, or after it finishes.
  • Services are now supported. Starting from Microsoft Windows 10 May 2020 Update, it is possible to create packages containing packaged services.
• Build VHD for MSIX app attach - Added the ability to build directly to an expanded VHD image, used...

Released: Dec 5, 2019

Updates in 6.2

Features

• RayPack Studio as a MSIX and in the Microsoft Store
  • Starting with this new version, RayPack Studio is available simultaneously as a classic Windows Installer (MSI) and as a modern MSIX format.
  • RayPack Studio is now capable of generating MSIX packages and is also available in MSIX format. Users can easily choose any deployment format that meets their needs.
  • Introduces RayPack, RayEval and RayQC as Microsoft Store products.
• RayPack Studio supports MSIX Core
  • MSIX Core enables the...

Released: May 27, 2019

Updates in 6.1

Features

• Latest support for MSIX and Windows 10.
• Full integration & creation of packages from PackageStore.com.
• Virtual Packaging Factory on ESXi and Hyper-V.
• Extended support for App-V conversion.
• Image processing with RayEval.
• New documentation mode in RayEval.
• Extended list of supported Windows 10 versions in RayQC.
• RayFlow 6.0 updates
  • Improved User Interface.
  • Improved intelligent wizards.
  • Integration of Power BI.
  • Wizard-driven order creation.
  • Improved customization.
  • Feedback-controlled...

Released: Dec 18, 2018

Updates in 6.0

Features

• RayPack Studio
  • Adds support for MSIX
    • RayPack Studio 6.0 offers great possibilities for MSIX packaging:
      • Creating MSIX packages from scratch.
      • Opening existing MSIX/APPX/RPPX packages with full editing capabilities.
      • Conversion of legacy software in MSIX packages.
      • Bulk conversion of packages to MSIX format.
      • Testing for compatibility with MSIX format.
    • The following features of MSIX are supported by RayPack Studio:
      • Standard editors for files and folders, registry, applications.
      • Extensions...