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How do I create an executable and also may be install file using VB .NET.

Thank you.
Nov 21 '05 #1
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Use the Build menu of VS.NET. There is a Debug configuration (while
debugging or maybe betas) and a Release configuration (for final build to
ship). Check the docs.

To create a setup, you can use the Setup projects of VS.NET (New Project
dialog, Other projects node) or a 3rd party installer.

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Best regards,

Carlos J. Quintero

MZ-Tools: Productivity add-ins for Visual Studio .NET, VB6, VB5 and VBA
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How do I create an executable and also may be install file using VB .NET.

Thank you.

Nov 21 '05 #2
hi.
So I get the EXE built in the Reloase folder..

to Build a setup do I need to build a new project and select "Set and
deployment projects".. and then do what?

which type do i select in that to build a windows application.? setup wizard
or set project??

do i need to inlcue all project files or only the exectuable?

thank you

"Carlos J. Quintero [.NET MVP]" wrote:
Use the Build menu of VS.NET. There is a Debug configuration (while
debugging or maybe betas) and a Release configuration (for final build to
ship). Check the docs.

To create a setup, you can use the Setup projects of VS.NET (New Project
dialog, Other projects node) or a 3rd party installer.

--

Best regards,

Carlos J. Quintero

MZ-Tools: Productivity add-ins for Visual Studio .NET, VB6, VB5 and VBA
You can code, design and document much faster.
Free resources for add-in developers:
http://www.mztools.com

"amruta" <am****@discuss ions.microsoft. com> escribió en el mensaje
news:BF******** *************** ***********@mic rosoft.com...
How do I create an executable and also may be install file using VB .NET.

Thank you.


Nov 21 '05 #3
IMHO the installation program that comes with Visual Studio is terrible
beyond all belief! It may be powerful, but the documentation is skimpy,
and the samples are useless unless your install program only has your
single executable in it.

I use the free Inno Setup that you can download at
http://www.jrsoftware.org/

Make sure that you download the Istool as well, which is a very nice
user friendly front end for Inno Setup. With Istool, it took me about
two hours to create a fairly complex install package.

It's a breeze to add your executable, install fonts, register active X
controls, create shortcuts, and run any other executable program if
needed. Just pick a category and list your files.

Good programming.

Nov 21 '05 #4

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