InstallShield 2016
With InstallShield, you have the ability to choose between a variety of different installation project types—those that use InstallShield’s powerful InstallScript programming language (InstallScript), those that use the Windows Installer database (Basic MSI), or a combination of the two (InstallScript MSI).
The installation project type you choose depends on the needs of your software installation. InstallShield provides the same intuitive user interface for all project types, so your application’s needs can dictate the project type and your authoring experience does not change. Additionally, the knowledge gained by learning how to create projects of one type is applicable to projects of the other types.
Similarities Between Project Types
All InstallShield installation project types create installations that have the same professional, industry-standard look and feel that your end users have come to expect from InstallShield. All enable you to create customized installations to meet the needs and expectations of your end users.
Despite the similarities in the project types’ feature sets, there are some important differences between them—especially between the InstallScript and Basic MSI projects. See Determining Which Installation Project Is Right for You to learn which of these project types is right for your software installation needs.
See Also
InstallScript Installation Projects
Basic MSI Installation Projects
InstallScript MSI Installation Projects
InstallShield 2016 Help LibraryAugust 2016 |
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