bviksoe
28th May 2005 21:00 UTC

What GUI to use?
Excuse me for asking something that probably has already been discussed, but I was wondering what GUI to use for NSIS. I'm looking for a Windows product that will allow users to easily specify the installation (point'n'click) to get started with a nice NSIS project quickly.

I know there are several (!!!) projects available on SourceForge that wrap NSIS installer in a GUI, but they seem to be alpha/pre-beta - or to be honest, pretty crappy - tools.

I've previously used InstallShield Express which is a nice (but extremely buggy) user-interface for building Windows Installer packages. I was wondering if a NSIS equivalent exists? Something an average user can use; without needing programming knowledge; and not just an editor!! Needs to handle files, registry, shortcuts, dialog editor, scripts/systemcheck/behaviour inclusion by point'n'click.

Any advise? What do you use?
Do I have to develop it myself :)

regards
bjarke
http://www.viksoe.dk/gmail

vbgunz
29th May 2005 20:00 UTC

I've used HM NSIS Edit to get me started. I didn't rely on it to do everything but I've used it to start the base template. From there, I just used help and posted unanswered questions here on this forum. The help here is astounding. It seems everyones itching to help you out.

As far as I know about there being a do-everything NSIS GUI, we'll I've never heard of it. I don't even think there is any on the horizon. I am currently working with a developer on building a brand new IO designer. Word is he will have a beta out by this Monday or Tuesday. We'll have to wait and see.

If you find anything interesting I for one am interested. Thanks!