New tool - Visual & Installer for Visual Studio

Hi all!

I would like to introduce my new tool on which I have been working for some time.
It is called Visual & Installer - it is FREE Visual Studio Add-in for creating NSIS and Inno Setup installers. It integrates NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) and Inno Setup with Microsoft Visual Studio IDE and allows you to create and build NSIS and Inno Setup projects right within Visual Studio getting all benefits of common integrated environment!

Visual & Installer installation package also contains Graphical Installer Wizard - optional tool for creating cool-looking skinned NSIS and Inno Setup installers (based on Graphical Installer) directly in Visual Studio. With it whole installer can be created by a few clicks - No manual writing is necessary!



Read more about it here: http://www.unsigned-softworks.sk/visual-installer/

Some developers talk:
I found several good topics here on this forum which inspired me to create this tool:




Many people requested this feature in NSIS but no solution was totally user friendly.
Recently I needed to integrate NSIS installer with Visual Studio so I created simple add-in for this purpose - and now everyone can use it!

This tool in in BETA stage - currently only Visual Studio 2010 is supported.
Please let me know about bugs or missing features [post reply in this topic] - I will try to improve this tool!

Hi!

I am working on a new feature into Visual & Installer - syntax highlighting in Visual Studio 2010!

Check attached picture for progress.

Originally Posted by T.Slappy View Post

Hi!

I am working on a new feature into Visual & Installer - syntax highlighting in Visual Studio 2010!

Check attached picture for progress.

New version is ready: v 1.0.1.2 - with Syntax highlighting for NSIS, warnings detection and many new features!

Originally Posted by T.Slappy View Post

New version is ready: v 1.0.1.2 - with Syntax highlighting for NSIS, warnings detection and many new features!

Hello.

I forgot to update this topic - I regularly update my product Visual & Installer.

Since last change here there are many, many changes. The current version is 1.0.3.15

Here is list (shortened) of features:

• New project types: NSIS Project and Inno Setup Project
• Full integration into Visual Studio IDE
• Supports: Visul Studio 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 (also Community Edition) and 2015
• Build installers directly with other project types
• NSIS Project and Inno Setup Project properties
• Syntax highlighting (coloring)
• IntelliSense Complete Word support
• IntelliSense Parameter Info
• IntelliSense Quick Info
• Navigation Bars support
• Complete linkage to the solution build process
• Quick jump from Error List window
• Go To support
• Hints and tips for writing scripts
• Code optimizations
• Opening script files (Go To file)
• IntelliSense Code Snippets support
• Creating custom Code Snippets
• Outlining (Regions) support
• Plug-ins recognition
• Full version control system support
• Dynamic help system
• Cross-version compatibility for all Visual Studio versions
• MessageBox Designer
• Convert VS Setup projects (.vdproj) into NSIS or Inno Setup!

There are many new features and new items, check the product website www.visual-installer.com


(I do not want to create new topic so I put this here)
Currently I am working on new product RAD & Installer - it is similar tools to Visual & Installer but it works with Embarcadero RAD Studio 2009, 2010, XE - XE8.

Currently the product is free and you can get it at www.rad-installer.com.

Visual & Installer 1.0.3.17

Hello guys.

Another (regular) update of Visual & Installer (1.0.3.17) was released. Changes:

• Dark Theme (Text Editor, Find References, ...) + default colors for dark themes (theme is automatically detected during installation)
• Type of variables (also of parameters) is shown in IntelliSense tooltips (Code Completion, Quick Info, ...) and in the Navigation Bars
• Updated items (and their icons) in Navigation Bars and IntelliSense: Macros (italic)
• Improved German (Deutsche Sprache) translation in installer
• Fixed rare Null Reference Exception when switching projects in Visual Studio
• Support for NSIS 3.0b2 (see changes)

Download latest version from www.visual-installer.com.

Hello.

We have updated our product Visual & Installer to version 1.0.3.18. Changes:

• Fixed searching for references for variables (variable declaration line, Find References feature)
• Correct parsing NSIS functions (and comments), removed duplicate $ character(s)
• All unSigned's installers are now dual signed with SHA-1 and SHA-256 certificates + signed uninstaller (uninst000.exe)
• Improved installer (As recommended by Microsoft's desktop applications guideline): No welcome, page, Print and Save license buttons, ...
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.2.01 (Norka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.8.01 (see changes)
• Support for NSIS 3.0b3 (see changes)
• Support for NSIS 2.50 (see changes)

See the details, features and get Free Trial at http://visual-installer.com/

Hello.

We updated our product Visual & Installer to version 1.0.3.19. Changes:

• Added path to script file and line number into NSIS tooltips for better orientation in script files
• United tooltips structure (for Functions [procedures], Variables, Symbols, ...)
• Improved searching symbols under cursor for Go To feature and IntelliSense Quick Info
• Support for NSIS 3.0 RC1 (see changes)
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.3.01 (Oxanka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.7.01 (see changes)
• Updated NSIS Project Properties (texts, options, details):
• Implemented /WX (command line) switch into NSIS Project Properties (Treat warnings as errors).
• Implemented /PPO and /SAFEPPO (command line) switches into NSIS Project Properties (Runs only the preprocessor [Prints the result to Output Window]. The safe version will not execute specific instructions).
• Improved parsing results from NSIS compiler (treat warnings as error, Note as warning, ...)

See the details, features and get Free Trial at http://visual-installer.com/

Version 1.0.3.15

Hello.

We have released new version of our product Visual & Installer (1.0.3.20) for Visual Studio 2005 - 2015. Changes:

• Running the resulting installer directly with 'Start Debugging' (F5) or 'Start Without Debugging' (Ctrl+F5) actions (without setting the Project Properties 'Run Installer' property).
• Removed spaces in NSIS and Inno Setup Project Templates (Improved project creating, Increased security)
• Default output name was changed to $safeprojectname$ (which is project name without spaces, invalid characters etc. in both NSIS and Inno Setup installers) instead of default 'setup.exe' to prevent DLL hijacking (Increased security)
• Page creator and Page leave functions (functions for custom pages used in Page or UninstPage commands) have custom icons (in Navigation Bars and IntelliSense Code Completion) in NSIS scripts
• Support for NSIS 3.0 (Final version - no more Beta or RC!, see changes)
• Support for NSIS 3.0 RC2 (see changes)
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.4.01 (Patka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.8.01 (see changes)
• Improved NSIS Compiler: handles recursive errors, errors in macros and included files or symbols, MessageBox and CreateShortcut errors and added warning messages with correct usage of these commands

Download the Free Trial at http://visual-installer.com/

Slappy

Version 1.0.3.21

Hello.

We have released new version of our product Visual & Installer (1.0.3.21) for Visual Studio 2005 - 2017. Changes:

• Visual Studio 2017 (RC) support (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community)
• Support for NSIS 3.01 (see changes)
• Support for Graphical Installer for NSIS 4.5.01 (Rozka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.9.01 (see changes)
• MessageBox Designer as standalone application (both Inno Setup and NSIS) for Visual Studio 2015 and 2017
• NSIS Compiler now also reads stderr (Standard error stream) data into Output window (changed in NSIS 3.01)
• LaunchToolAfterBuild and LaunchToolBeforeBuild actions now supports symbols in paths and parameters (both Inno Setup and NSIS)
• Changed NSIS IntelliSense Parameter Info trigger character to Left Round Bracket '('. Originally it was [ (now it is the same as Inno Setup).
• Added missing CheckBox for NSIS Parameter Info in Settings dialog (default is On)
• Added missing IntelliSense items for commands and parameters (NSIS 3)
• .vdproj Converter as standalone application (both Inno Setup and NSIS) for Visual Studio 2015 and 2017

Download the fully featured 30 day Free Trial at http://visual-installer.com/

Slappy

Picture of Visual Studio 2017:

Version 1.0.4.0

Hello.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.4.0. This version contains many important changes and new features:

• Official Visual Studio 2017 support (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; version 15.2 (26430.06 - May 12, 2017))
• Fixed bug in final version of Visual Studio 2017 (cannot see new NSIS or Inno Setup Projects in template dialog)
• Changed all NSIS icons to NSIS 3 style everywhere - also on this website and in the manual.
• Visual Studio 2017 has become the main platform for development (C#). Old Visual Studios are still supported! (This is only for better comfort of our developers.)
• Since now all screenshots (product pictures) on this website, in Tips and in the manual will be taken from VS 2017.
• Whole GUI has been reworked (all VS versions, new dialogs use WPF). Visual Studios 2015 and 2017 use VS 2017 style (colors, icons, forms, dialogs, ...)
• Dark Theme is supported in all dialogs (all VS versions including 2005 and 2008 which officially do not support Dark Theme)
• Find References now finds and recognizes Inno Setup {#Symbols} in preprocessor lines correctly
• Rename References for Inno Setup and NSIS elements (variables, symbols, functions, procedures)
• Find References (window) has been renamed to 'References Window' (the same window for Find References and Rename References features)
• It is possible to copy content of References Window into Clipboard (as text)
• Added Progress Bar into References Window for displaying current progress of Find Rererences / Rename References operations
• Fixed issues with Administrator rights and generating hw.data and license.key file
• Installer: Default installation path has been changed from C:\Program Files (x86)\Visual & Installer\ to C:\ProgramData\Visual & Installer\.

Download free trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Version 1.0.4.1

Hello.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.4.1.

Download free trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

This version contains many important changes and new features:

• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.3 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; version 15.3.3 (August 29, 2017))
• You can learn more about how Microsoft ships releases in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Rhythm document.
• Added popup menu into References Window for various operations with Find References results (Copy, Clear, Delete, Find, Check, ...)
• Support for NSIS 3.02 and 3.02.1 (see changes)
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.6.01 (Sonka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.10.01 (see changes)
• United NSIS 2 and NSIS 3 commands, directives, parameters, ...
• MessageBox Designer now shows new line characters ($\r $\n %n #13#10) correctly in Preview dialog
• Various optimizations in Inno Setup compiler
• Improved behaviour in enviroments with non-standard DPI settings
• United naming conventions, versions and icons used in Visual Studio Marketplace
• Improved installer and uninstaller: detecting Dark Theme, launching Visual Studio.

Version 1.0.4.2

Hello. We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.4.2.

Download free trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

This version contains many important changes and new features:

• New tool SetupProjects Converter - converts MS Visual Studio Setup and Deploy projects (.vdproj), InstallShield Limited Edition projects (.isl) and Advanced Installer Projects (.aip) into NSIS (.nsi) and Inno Setup (.iss) scripts
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.5 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; version 15.5.6 (January 29, 2018))
• You can learn more about how Microsoft ships releases in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Rhythm document.
• Support for NSIS 3.03 (see changes)
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.7.01 (Tinka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.11.01 (see changes)
• MessageBox Designer (also SetupProjects Converter) are now available as standalone applications
• All features from .vdproj Converter have moved to SetupProjects Converter and work also outside of IDE
• Fixed doubled "Visual & Installer" menu appearance in Visual Studio 2017 (if both NSIS and Inno Setup extensions were installed)
• Correct deleting registry keys for Visual Studio 2017 ("Visual & Installer" menu was still present after uninstall)

The SetuProjects Converter is standalone application which is is FREE (even open-source) so you can convert your existing scripts into NSIS 🙂

Version 1.0.4.3

Hello. We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.4.3.

Download free trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

This version contains many important changes and new features:

• Faster navigation in script with Margin Indicators (icons match the Navigation Bars icons) for NSIS Sections and Labels and Inno Setup Sections
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.7 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; version 15.7.4 (June 18, 2018))
• You can learn more about how Microsoft ships releases in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Rhythm document.
• Support for Inno Setup 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 (see changes)
• Support for Graphical Installer for Inno Setup 4.01 (Selka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.10.01 (see changes)
• Installer now speaks French language. Bonjour :-)
• Compiler now shows a warning if you use a feature from newer NSIS and Inno Setup version to inform you it may not be available. This depends on the feature type (e.g. new keywords will not be colored correctly but compiling will work fine).

Download free trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Version 1.04.4 and 1.04.5

Hello. We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.4.4 and 1.0.4.5.

Download free trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

This version contains many important changes and new features:



1.0.4.4:

• New and improved Project Properties dialog for NSIS Project and Inno Setup Project.
• It is possible to set Project Properties separately for each Configuration (Debug/Release/...)
• New Project Property Configuration: Shows into which configuration the Project Properties are saved. Evaluates to currently selected configuration in Visual Studio - MSBuild variable $(Configuration).
• MSBuild variables can be used in all Project Properties fields. They can be saved/loaded as unevaluated
• "Launch tool before build" and "Launch tool after build" accept MSBuild variables and also symbols defined directly in Project Properties dialog
• Improved and corrected Project Properties dialog fields captions and added Examples texts
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; version 15.9.2 (November 19, 2018))
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.8 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; version 15.8.8 (October 24, 2018))

1.0.4.5:

• Preliminary support for Visual Studio 2019 (RC) (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community) Manual
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; version 15.9.8 (March 5, 2019))
• Support for NSIS 3.06 (see changes)
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.8.01 (Ulinka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.12.01 (see changes)
• Preliminary support for InnoSetupProject icon Inno Setup 6.0.0 and 6.0.1 (Inno Setup is still in beta! See changes)
• Refreshed, united and modernized manual. Manual now matches other unSigned's products manuals (in style, design, content) and some parts were moved to product website.

Sorry I forgot to update this thread earlier 🙂

Download free Trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Do not forget that all NSIS users registered on this forum get -20% OFF on Commercial licenses!

Version 1.0.4.6

Hello. We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.4.6.

This version contains many important changes and new features:

• Support for Visual Studio 2019 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to May 24, 2019 - version 16.1.1
• Whole extension has been refactored and updated to support asynchronous autoload (AsyncPackage), currently used in Visual Studio 2019
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to May 14, 2019 - version 15.9.12 Servicing Update
• Support for Inno Setup 6.0.2 (Inno Setup 6 was oficially released! See changes)
• Support for Graphical Installer for Inno Setup 6.01 (Tamka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.11.01 (see changes)
• Updated and cleaned Inno Setup Contants - with added detailed description
• Updated and cleaned NSIS Contants - with added detailed description
• Fixed NullReferenceException ("Object reference not set to an instance of an object") when accessing the Project Properties.

Download free Trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Do not forget that all NSIS users registered on this forum get -20% OFF on Commercial licenses!

Version 1.0.4.7

Hello.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.4.7.

This version contains many important changes and new features:

• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.4 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.4.1 (December 10, 2019))
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 15.9.18 (December 10, 2019))
• Support for NSIS 3.05 (see changes - Important note: ANSI targets are deprecated, consider moving to Unicode!)
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.9.01 (Vilka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.13.01
• Setup Dialogs (Forms and Pages) generated with Install Designer (NEW!) work out of the box with Visual & Installer
• Compiler shows warning if newer NSIS version is installed than is already supported (to prevent errors in script like unknown commands, ...)
• It is possible to use keyboard arrows to navigate in Settings dialog

Download free Trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Do not forget that all NSIS users registered on this forum get -20% OFF on Commercial licenses!

Version 1.0.4.8 - 9

Hello.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.4.8. and 1.0.4.9. These versions contains many important changes and new features:

1.0.4.8:

• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.5 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.5.2 (March 31, 2020))
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 15.9.21 (March 10, 2020))
• Improved working with scripts generated with Install Designer
• Minor fixes and performance improvements
• NSIS New Project templates now use 'RequestExecutionLevel user' and 'InstallDir "$LOCALAPPDATA\..."'
• Added possibility to select the installer's language on startup

1.0.4.9:

• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.6 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.6.3 (June 30, 2020))
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 15.9.24 (June 9, 2020))
• Fixed bug in parsing NSIS section with /o parameter
• Added missing IntelliSense items for NSIS + fixed few typos
• Implemented first set of Quick Actions (Light Bulb Suggestions) using customizable Selection dialog
• Adding File(s)/Folder into NSIS Section
• Also tweaked colors for NSIS in Dark mode: String, Variable and Preprocessor (more comfortable colors for eyes).

The big new feature is Quick Actions (Light Bulb Suggestions) - an easy way how to add new File(s) / Folder(s) into Section:

1.0.4.10. and 1.0.5.0

Hello.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.4.10. and 1.0.5.0. These versions contains many important changes and new features:

Version 1.0.4.10

• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.8 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.8.1 (November 12, 2020))
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 15.9.29 (November 10, 2020))
• Support for NSIS 3.06 and 3.06.1 (see changes - Important note: ANSI targets are deprecated, consider moving to Unicode!)
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.10.01 (Webka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.15.01 (see changes)
• Global variables are now marked with Global word in tooltips, the parameters are marked with - Parameter.
• IntelliSense items for are now reordered so the most used items are on the top of the list.
• Fixed issues with transparent (blank) controls in Visual Studio 2019 (reinstall is needed - only in VS 2019!)
• Fixed crashing when opening the Quick Actions (Bulb Suggestion) dialog (reinstall is needed - only in VS 2019!)

Version 1.0.5.0

• Preliminary support for Visual Studio 2022 (Preview) (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community)
• Whole extension has been refactored and updated to 64 bit, currently used in Visual Studio 2022
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.0 (August 10, 2021))
• You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2019 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 15.9.38 (August 10, 2021)
• You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Notes.
• Support for NSIS 3.07 (see changes)
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.11.01 (Xolka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.16.01 (see changes)

Download free Trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Do not forget that all NSIS users registered on this forum get -20% OFF on Commercial licenses!

Version 1.0.5.1 and 1.0.5.2

Hello.

We have released new versions of Visual & Installer: 1.0.5.1 and 1.0.5.2. These versions contains many important changes and new features:

Version 1.0.5.2
Release: 2022-05-19

• Support for Visual Studio 2022 17.2 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 17.2.1 (May 17, 2022))
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.15 (May 17, 2022))
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 15.9.48 (May 10, 2022)
• Official support for Windows 11 (also ARM)
• Official support for electron-builder scripts (editing any electron-builder .nsi or .nsh scripts)
• New Project Property Run installer - Parameters (Parameters passed to launched installer) for both Inno Setup Projects and NSIS Projects
• Installer now supports multiple processor architectures (x86, x64, arm64, ia64) - useful when running Windows on ARM
• Installer: the Next/Install text on button with additional info is shown correctly

Version 1.0.5.1
Release: 2021-11-21

• Support for Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.0.1, November 16, 2021 - no more Preview or RC, all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community)
• Whole extension has been refactored and updated to 64 bit, currently used in Visual Studio 2022
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.7 (November 16, 2021))
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 15.9.41 (November 09, 2021)
• Support for NSIS 3.08 (see changes)
• Support for GI for NSIS 4.11.01 (Xolka) and Graphical Installer Wizard 1.16.01 (see changes)
  
• Many changes, improvements and fixes for Visual Studio 2022:
• V&I for VS 2022 is now based on .net 4.8 - both NSIS and Inno Setup projects use the .net 4.8 (must be installed on PC)
• V&I for VS 2022: Projects are no more asked to be upgraded (this is done automatically on background)
• V&I for VS 2022: Compilers are now 64 bit - both NSIS and Inno Setup
• V&I for VS 2022: Fixed exception when displaying the Project Properties dialog
• Improved install process for x64 (VS 2022 installed together with any previous x86 IDE), updated path(s) and template file(s), improved system integration

Download free Trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Do not forget that all NSIS users registered on this forum get -20% OFF on Commercial licenses!

Hello.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.5.3. This version contains many important changes and new features:​

Release: 2023-03-19

• Implemented Hints and Tips for Inno Setup - detailed information about [Setup] section directives parameters
• Support for Visual Studio 2022 17.5 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 17.5.2 (March 14, 2023))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.25 (March 14, 2023))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2019 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 15.9.53 (March 14, 2023)
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Notes.
• Minor fixes and improvements in NSIS / Inno Setup parsers
• Fixed Windows 10 and Windows 11 High DPI issues (Per-monitor awareness) in Visual Studio 2019 and Visual Studio 2022
• 64 bit NSIS and Inno Setup Compilers (libraries) now have suffix 64.

​​

Download free Trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Do not forget that all NSIS users registered on this forum get -20% OFF on Commercial licenses!​

Hello community.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.5.4 and 1.0.5.4-1. These versions contain many important changes and new features:

Version 1.0.5.4

Release: 2023-09-18

• Support for Visual Studio 2022 17.7 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 17.7.4 (September 12, 2023))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.30 (September 12, 2023))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2019 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 15.9.57 (September 12, 2023)
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Notes.
• Support for NSIS 3.09 (see changes)
• Support for Graphical Installer for NSIS, Build 2023.1 and Graphical Installer Wizard (see changes)
• Minor fixes and improvements in NSIS / Inno Setup parsers

​​​ Version 1.0.5.4-1

Release: 2024-03-30

• Support for Visual Studio 2022 17.8 and 17.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 17.9.5 (Mar 26th, 2024))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.34 (February 13, 2024))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2019 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 15.9.60 (February 13, 2024)
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Notes.
• Fixed annoying error when Errors / Warnings were not shown in Error List window
  for both NSIS / Inno Setup scripts

​

Download free Trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Do not forget that all NSIS users registered on this forum get -20% OFF on Commercial licenses!​​

We are also working hard to support latest NSIS 3.10, but we wanted to fix this annoying bug for existing users.

Happy Easter!

Hello community.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer: 1.0.5.5 with official support for GitHub Copilot - AI coding assistant:

Release: 2024-07-12

• Official support for GitHub Copilot - AI coding assistant
  for Inno Setup and NSIS scripts: Manual
  Simply type your request and AI Assistant generates script for you!
• We polished the whole flow to flawlesly integrate GitHub Copilot - AI coding assistant with Inno Setup and NSIS scripts
  That also supports IntelliCode Whole Line Completions
  for Inno Setup and NSIS scripts and other features
• Support for Visual Studio 2022 17.10 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 17.10.4 (July 9th 2024))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.38 (July 9, 2024))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2019 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 15.9.64 (July 9, 2024)
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Notes.
• Support for NSIS 3.10 (see changes)
• Support for Graphical Installer for NSIS, Build 2024.1 and Graphical Installer Wizard (see changes)
• Support for Inno Setup 6.3.2 (see changes)
• Support for Graphical Installer for Inno Setup, Build 6.3.2 and Graphical Installer Wizard, Build 2024.1 (see changes)
• Keywords of Inno Setup IntelliSense have been cleared and updated, we included some missing elements
• "Errors / Warnings were not shown in Error List window
  for both NSIS / Inno Setup scripts" bug was fixed also in older versions of Visual Studio (previously fixed only in VS 2022)

Download free Trial and get more details on official website: http://visual-installer.com/

Do not forget that all NSIS users registered on this forum get -20% OFF on Commercial licenses!​​​

Hello community.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer

Version 1.0.5.6
Release: 2024-07-12

• Hints and Tips for Inno Setup - detailed information about [Setup] section directives parameters were updated.
  Hint with correct usage is now shown also for situation when Directive is empty.
• Support for Visual Studio 2022 17.13 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 17.13.2 (February 26th 2025))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.44 (February 11th, 2025))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2019 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 15.9.70(February 11th, 2025)
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Notes.
• Support for Inno Setup 6.4.0 and 6.4.1 (see changes)
• Support for Graphical Installer for Inno Setup, Build 6.4.1 and Graphical Installer Wizard, Build 2025.1 (see changes)
• Fixed checking for new NSIS version (locally installed version against latest available online version).

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Hello community.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer - tool for editing NSIS scripts directly in IDE

Version 1.0.5.7
Release: 2025-09-22

• Implemented IntelliSenseQuickInfo tooltips for all sections in Inno Setup scripts (howering cursor over some parameter). - This is already supported for NSIS
• Support for Visual Studio 2022 17.14 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 17.14.14 (September 9 2025))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.51 (September 9, 2025))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2019 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2017 15.9 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 15.9.76 (August 12, 2025)
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2017 Release Notes.
• Support for NSIS 3.11 (see changes)
• Support for Graphical Installer for NSIS, Build 2025.1 and Graphical Installer Wizard (see changes)
• Support for Inno Setup 6.5.3 (see changes) - this also includes support for versions 6.5.2, 6.5.1, 6.5.0 + 6.4.3 and 6.4.2
  Inno Setup 6.5.0 is the very first version that requires a Commercial License to be purchased.
  Inno Setup 6.4.3 is the last version that is completely free even for commercial use (no need to purchase the Commercial License).
• Support for new [ISSigKeys] section in Inno Setup scripts
• Inno Setup and NSIS IntelliSense have been cleared and updated, we included some missing elements.

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Hello community.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer - tool for editing NSIS scripts directly in IDE - the long awaited new version now supports Visual Studio 2026!

Version 1.0.6.0
Release: 2025-11-25

• We proudly presents Visual Studio 2026 support!
  Enjoy the most advanced IDE with AI capabilities and create amazing setups easily.
  All features and everything was implemented in the latest Microsoft's IDE where you can work with Inno Setup and NSIS scripts.
  Previous IDEs are also supported (VS 2005 - 2026!) and projects are fully compatible (any project can be opened in any VS version).
• Support for Visual Studio 2026 18.0 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 18.0.2 (November 24th, 2025)
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2026 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2022 17.13 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 17.14.21 (November 19th 2025))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.53 (November 11th, 2025))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2019 Release Notes.
• Support for Inno Setup 6.6.1 (see changes) - this also includes support for versions 6.6.0 and 6.5.4
• Inno Setup and NSIS IntelliSense have been cleared and updated, we included some missing elements.

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Hello community.

We have released new version of Visual & Installer - tool for editing NSIS scripts directly in IDE - now with 64 bit support

Version 1.0.7.0

Release: 2026-05-19

• Support for Inno Setup 7 (both 32 + 64 bit) and NSIS 3.12 (both 32 + 64 bit)!
  Currently Inno Setup 7 is in beta (7.0.0-beta), but it is pretty stable and we recommend to use it.
• Support for Visual Studio 2026 18.5 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community), up to version 18.5.2 (April 2026)
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2026 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2022 17.14 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 17.14.31 (April 2026))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2022 Release Notes.
• Support for Visual Studio 2019 16.11 (all editions: Enterprise, Professional, Community; up to version 16.11.55 (April 2026))
  You can learn more in the Visual Studio 2019 Release Notes.
• Support for Inno Setup 7 which includes a 64-bit edition, as well as a 32-bit edition (see changes) - this also includes support for versions 6.6.X and 6.7.X
• Support for NSIS 3.12 (see changes), also supports unofficial 64 bit version from https://github.com/negrutiu/nsis
• Support for Graphical Installer for NSIS, Build 2026.1 and Graphical Installer Wizard (see changes) - both 32 bit and 64 bit
• 64 bit support will eventually lead to drop support of older IDEs (VS 2005, 2008). For these very old IDEs the version 1.0.6.X will be available while version 1.0.7.X will be for new IDEs only.
  Upgrade soon to not lost most recent features.

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