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Automating installer creation

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Automating installer creation

Hi

I'm interested in a solution for automatically creating and running an installer, based on a set of files downloaded from a remote server.
That solution requires me to use some installer which I can programatically generate and then execute - so, my question is: Is this possible using NSIS?
Has anyone ever tried doing something similar before, and can shed some more light on the problem?

Thanks,
Matan
kichik#
It's possible. There really isn't too much into it... All you need to do is use the command line compiler (makensis.exe). You can define symbols from the command line using the /D switch to make it more dynamic.
bholliger#
Hi Matan!

My linux-based webserver creates customized installers for visitors.

A php-script generates the .nsi and compiles it afterwards.

It works great!
rsegal#
Hey Matan I'm developing a tool which sounds along the lines of something you might be interested in.

Reference my thread on that tool here... http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....hreadid=185006

And visit the website here...


I'm working on a website right now which should explain some it's features a bit more clearly. Anyways I'm thinking it may be along the lines of what you're looking for.