Media Type Panel
InstallShield 2024 » Release Wizard
This panel prompts you to select the type of distribution media for which you want to create a release.
Panel Options
Media type
Choose the type of media on which you will be distributing your setup program. You can select from the following options:
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Select this option if you will be distributing your setup on a CD. The maximum size for this type of media is 650 MB. |
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Select this option if the media that you are distributing is not in the list of media types. For example, you may be distributing your setup on floppy disks or Zip disks. You will need to set the format size and cluster size for this media, as it will change depending on the media type you are using. |
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This option allows you to ship your release on a 4.38 GB DVD-ROM. |
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Choose this option if you plan on shipping your setup on a 7.95 GB DVD-ROM. |
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This option allows you to ship your release on an 8.75 GB DVD-ROM. |
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If you have an enormous setup, you can ship your release on 15.83 GB DVD-ROM media. |
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If your setup is going to be placed on a network, you can choose this option. There is no size limit for this media type. |
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(Windows Installer based projects only) If you want to distribute your release over the Web, choose this option. There is no size limit for this media type. |
Project:If your installation requires more than one disk, InstallShield automatically splits it across as many disks as needed. In a Windows Installer–based project, the wizard prompts you for more information about disk spanning later in the sequence.
Format size
If you chose the Custom media type, you will need to specify the capacity of the media in this field. For example, if you are shipping your installation program on a Zip disk, you will want to set the media size to 100 MB. If you chose any other media type, the maximum size allowed for that media is displayed in this field.
Cluster size in bytes (Windows Installer based projects only)
This option defines the minimum amount of space that each file requires. For bigger disks, the cluster size will be larger due to the formatting constraints.