Package Support
Framework
Migrate to the MSIX package standard by using the
built-in support for the Package Support Framework.
Since 15.5
MSIX Modification Packages
Extended and update your MSIX packages. Decouple your
main application package from its updates, speed up Windows 10
updates.
Since
15.3
MSIX Packaging
Build MSIX packages from your existing projects. Get
your desktop application in the Windows Store.
Since 15.1
Installer Analytics
Track and monitor your setup packages.
Learn
how your users install, upgrade or remove your
applications.
Since
12.0
Import/Create AppX
Package your apps for next-generation deployment in
Windows 8 and beyond with AppX.
Since 11.5
Windows Installer-based
Using from the very beginning the standard Windows installation engine. Extending and enhancing functionality in approved ways. No strange scripts or 3rd-party engines.
Verified MSI
Each written and unwritten Windows Installer rule, recommendation and best practice is carefully followed. Pre- and post-build checks and validations.
Multiple Installer Builds
Build multiple installer variants from a single project effortlessly creating different packages customized for your various deployment scenarios.
Imports
A unique number of import converters: from Visual Studio, InstallShield LE, WiX, Eclipse, Inno Setup, NSIS and regular MSI/MSM packages. Why duplicate work?
Windows Firewall Integration
Add your application, or required ports, on the exceptions list during installation, and remove it during uninstallation.
Mixed 32/64-bit installers
Wizard-driven ability to author single, unified installers that run as 32-bit on 32-bit and as 64-bit on 64-bit platforms. Why make your users choose?
Mac OS X for Java
From the same familiar IDE, create standard, native application bundles for your Java products to be installed on Mac OS X computers. No Mac is necessary.
Smart detections and completions
Auto-detect dependencies, Main class in JARs, .NET assembly attributes, ODBC params and much more. Simplify creation and ensure your installer's correctness.
Smart Formatted
Editing
Editing (MSI)Formatted fields offers reference auto-completion, syntax and error highlights and resolved value hints. Never guess again.
Enhanced UI
A rewritten native, MSI external UI implementation offering updated and additional controls. Windows 7/Vista look, integrate HTML, advanced themes.
Test Searches
Test Windows Installer searches on the spot, while designing, seeing results and correcting any errors immediately. Why wait?
Software Identification Tag
The simplest way to implement ISO 19770-2 standard compliance in your software products.
Office
Add-ins
Easily create installers for popular software platform extensions, plug-ins and add-ins using the included specialized templates.
Convert EXE
installers to MSIs
Powerful wizard will convert any EXE setup into an MSI ready for network deployment through Active Directory.
