BitRock InstallBuilder

BitRock InstallBuilder is a development tool for building crossplatform installers for desktop and server software. With InstallBuilder, you can quickly create professional installers for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris and other platforms from a single project file and build environment. In addition to installers, InstallBuilder will generate RPM and Debian packages and multiplatform CDs/DVDs. Its new automatic update functionality makes it easy to deliver updates directly to your users once they have your software installed.

Features:

Multiplatform
Generate installers for all target platforms from a single project file. Create all your installers from a single build environment!

Auto-update Functionality
Deliver updates to users once they have your software installed to ensure they are always running the best available version.

Quick Build
Changes to installer functionality can be tested without repacking all of the files, speeding the build and test cycle.

Language Independent
InstallBuilder installers can install applications written in any language, including: Java, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, C/C++ and .NET/Mono.

Desktop Integration
InstallBuilder installers provide native look and feel and desktop integration for Windows, KDE, and Gnome.

RPM and DEB Generation
In addition to installers, generate RPM and Debian packages directly from installer project files.

Component Selection
Allow users to choose which components to install. Reuse components across installers to speed development.

Customize Your Installer
Add your own splash screen, icons and slideshow to your installers to present a professional image and make a great first impression.

Self-Contained
InstallBuilder installers do not require a Java Runtime. They are completely self-contained and have no external dependencies.

Optimized Installers
InstallBuilder installers are optimized in size and speed and do not require a self-extraction step. This reduces download, startup and installation time.

Build System Integration
InstallBuilder can easily be integrated into in house build and test systems, including ANT.

Built-in Actions
Built-in actions make it easy to implement commonly required installation functionality across all platforms.

Rollback Functionality
By default, InstallBuilder installers perform a backup of all the files overwritten during installation, so they can be recovered in the event of an error.

Multiple Installation Modes
InstallBuilder installers will automatically run in GUI, text and unattended modes, making your application easy to install in any environment.

New in InstallBuilder 7:

InstallBuilder 7 makes it easier than ever to build crossplatform installers for your software. The 7.0 release focuses on improving ease of use of InstallBuilder and includes expanded documentation, the ability to view and edit XML snippets directly via the GUI development environment and features that simplify the process of packaging Java-based applications.

InstallBuilder 7 Highlights

Expanded Documentation: While we pride ourselves on providing fast, friendly and effective customer support, we know that you would prefer to get instant answers to your questions on how to develop with InstallBuilder. With that in mind, we have nearly doubled the size of the InstallBuilder User Guide to provide a complete resource for all of the properties, actions, rules, variables and other features of InstallBuilder. Built in variable and action browsers make locating the right functionality easier than ever.

Java-Specific Functionality: A significant portion of InstallBuilder customers ship Java applications, so we have added new features to simplify the process. InstallBuilder 7 now automates the process of bundling a JRE and creating native launchers for Java applications. InstallBuilder also includes built-in functionality for auto-detecting a Java runtime.

Improved Usability: We're always looking for ways to make it easier to build crossplatform installers with InstallBuilder. The 7.0 release adds a search function that allows you to search for rules and actions within the InstallBuilder GUI development environment, saving you from having to check the documentation. It also adds the ability to view and edit project file XML snippets directly from the GUI.

System Requirements:

• Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, 2003, 2008, Vista, Windows 7 (x86/x64)