Using the Releases View to Create and Build a Release
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This information applies to the following projects:
The Releases view lets you specify the settings for a release and build it. The procedure for creating and building a release depends on what project type you are using.
Creating and Building a Release in Basic MSI, InstallScript MSI, and Merge Module Projects
To create and build a release:
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In the View List under Media, click Releases. |
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In the Releases explorer, right-click the product configuration that should contain the new release, and then click New Release. For information on how to create a new product configuration, see Working with Product Configurations. InstallShield adds a new release under the product configuration. Its settings are displayed on the tabs. |
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Configure the release’s settings as appropriate. |
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Right-click the release and then click Build. |
Creating and Building a Release in Advanced UI and Suite/Advanced UI Projects
Edition:The Advanced UI project type is available in the Professional edition of InstallShield. The Suite/Advanced UI project type is available in the Premier edition of InstallShield. For information about the differences between these two project types, see Advanced UI Projects vs. Suite/Advanced UI Projects.
To create and build a release:
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In the View List under Media, click Releases. |
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Right-click the Releases explorer, and then click New Release. InstallShield adds a new release. Its settings are displayed on the tabs. |
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Configure the release’s settings as appropriate. |
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Right-click the release and then click Build. |
Creating and Building a Release in an InstallScript or InstallScript Object Project
To create and build a release:
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In the View List under Media, click Releases. |
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Right-click the Releases explorer, point to New Release, and click the type of media that you want to create. InstallShield adds a new release to the explorer. Its settings are displayed on the tabs. |
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Configure the release’s settings as appropriate. |
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Right-click the release and then click Build. |
See Also
Building Releases in Microsoft Visual Studio
Configuring Release Settings