Build Menu

InstallShield 2023 Express Edition

The following table lists the Build menu commands, as well as associated keyboard shortcuts and icons.

Build Menu Commands

Command

Shortcut

Icon

Description

Build

F7

Builds your release with default settings, or—if you have already built your release—rebuilds your release with your most recently saved settings.

Quick Build

Shift + F7

 

Rebuilds only the .msi file part of your installation to allow you to see your changes take effect more quickly than a complete rebuild.

Stop Build

Ctrl + Break

Cancels the current build process.

Test

Ctrl + T

Allows you to run through the user interface portion of your installation without making any changes to your system. All custom actions are executed.

Run

Ctrl + F5

Allows you to run your completed installation without leaving the IDE.

Uninstall

 

Uninstalls the most recently run release.

Web Deployment Wizard

Ctrl + W

Launches the Web Deployment Wizard to create an installation that can be launched from a Web page.