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Setup Factory(tm) 4.0 - Evaluation Version (#7710) - July 8, 1997
===================================================
The following notes have been designed to help get you going with
Setup Factory 4.0. Please take a minute to read them!
What can Setup Factory 4.0 do for me?
=====================================
In a nutshell, Setup Factory 4.0 creates the setup program and disk
set for the software product you want to distribute.
Setup Factory 4.0 is based on our point-and-click philosophy.
Version 4.0 just takes it to an extreme. All you do is add files to
your project, customize the screens you want to display (or use the
professionally designed defaults), and click on the Build button.
Your files are automatically compressed, your setup program is created
and then everything is output to your disk set. You don't have to worry
about large files not fitting on your disks, data integrity issues
or any other nuisances. Setup Factory takes care of all the details
and lets you take care of your real work!
Even though Setup Factory 4.0 is easy to use, we sure didn't sacrifice
any flexibility! Install files to any location - Create shortcut
icons and groups - Single file setups - Selective install capability
- Full featured uninstall - Build setups for both Windows 3.1 and
Windows 95/NT - Setup expiration dates, passwords and serial numbers
- Collect information from the user - CD-ROM and network installs
- System configuration checking - Modify system files (win.ini,
config.sys, autoexec.bat etc.) - Automatic font registration -
Automatic registration of OCX/ActiveX controls - True multilingual
support - Customizable screens and messages - And of course, much more!
Getting Started
===============
You will quickly find out that Setup Factory is extremly easy to use.
You will most likely be able to create your first setup in only minutes!
To do this, simply choose to start the Project Wizard when you are
presented with the Welcome screen.
Each screen or dialog in Setup Factory has a Help button which you can use
to get more information on the options available to you. You can also
refer to the Help menu for more detailed information and to browse the
help file Contents and Index for quick answers to your questions.
Restrictions on Use
===================
The setups that you create with this evaluation version are for testing
purposes only. You may not distribute, in any way or form, the setups
that you create with this evaluation version. This includes both
internal and external distribution. When you are ready to really put
Setup Factory to work, you can order the full commercial version which
comes with a royalty-free license to distribute the setups that you
create.
System Requirements
===================
There are two distinct parts to Setup Factory 4.0. The actual Setup
Factory 4.0 program is a 32 bit program. The setups that is creates can
be targeted for either 16 bit or 32 bit, depending on the Setup Module
that you use. See the help file for more detailed information.
Setup Factory 4.0 was designed for Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.51 or greater.
If you are running Windows 3.1, you will not be able to run
Setup Factory 4.0 unless you install the Win32s (version 1.3 or greater)
extensions.
Win32s is an extension to Windows 3.1 that allows you to run Windows 95/NT
software on your Windows 3.1 system. You can obtain Win32s free of charge
from a number of sources, including Microsoft. You will need to get
the version of Win32s 1.3 that includes support for OLE.
Try the following sites:
1. ftp://ftp.intercall.com/pub/util/ole32s13.exe
2. ftp://ftp.keystroke.net/pub/msdos/win3/util/ole32s13.exe
3. http://mr2.wes.army.mil/files/files/pub/mosiac/ole32s13.exe
4. ftp://rm33.urz.tu-dresen.de/ftp/comm/www/clients/mosiac/beta/win31x/win32s/ole32s13.exe
5. http://www.microsoft.com
6. http://www.indigorose.com/files.html
Notes on Setup Modules
======================
There are some obvious differences between the 16 bit and 32 bit Setup
Modules. You should use the module that matches the type of software
you are distributing. If you are distributing Windows 95/NT software,
then use the 32 bit module. If you are distributing Windows 3.1 software,
then use the 16 bit module.
The 32 bit module fully supports all of Setup Factory 4.0's features.
The 32 bit setups work with Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51 or greater,
and Windows 3.1 with Win32s 1.3 or greater.
The 16 bit module has the following limitations imposed on it by the
operating system's capabilities:
- No long filenames
- Registry editing is limited to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
- No setup animation on the progress dialog
- Uninstall does not use the Registry key or Add/Remove description fields
- Shortcut Editor only recognizes Folders without a "\" in the name
(i.e. Shortcuts can only be in Program Manager style groups)
The 16 bit setups work with Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT.
Notes on using Setup Factory 4.0 with Win32s
============================================
The setups that you create with Setup Factory 4.0 will work perfectly
on Win32s as long as you do not use long filenames in your project.
When running the actual Setup Factory program under Win32s, you should
be aware of the following, mainly cosmetic, issues:
- The scroll bar on the main screen does not properly reflect your
position in the file list. For example, it seems to stop in the middle
of the screen rather than the bottom. It is not really a problem though
as the file list scrolls properly.
- Make sure you are running in 16 or 256 colors. If you run in a higher
color depth you will find that certain graphic elements, such as the
different icon views will not appear correctly.
Updates and Revisions
=====================
Indigo Rose makes the latest release of the Setup Factory 4.0 Evaluation
Version available on our web site. If you would like to
see if a more recent version is available, please go to:
Web: http://www.IndigoRose.com
Comments, Questions or Suggestion
=================================
We would love to hear from you! Email is the best way, but you can
always fax or phone us. We check our email at least twice a day,
so you can be sure you will get a timely response. Contact us at:
Email: Support@IndigoRose.com
Fax: (204) 942-3421
Phone: (204) 946-0263
Ordering Setup Factory
======================
Setup Factory 4.0 will pay for itself the first time you use it! And the
amount of time and effort you save will keep paying you back for many
months to come. Please refer to the Help menu for Ordering Information.
You will find full details on our royalty-free distribution policy and
a convenient order form. You can also call your favorite software
dealer and ask for Indigo Rose's Setup Factory 4.0. If they are confused,
have them call us at (204) 946-0263 and we would be pleased to enlighten
them!
Thanks for trying out Setup Factory 4.0!
Copyright & Trademark Notice
============================
Setup Factory 4.0 and all related files and documentation is
Copyright (c) 1996, 1997 Indigo Rose Software Design Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Setup Factory is a trademark of Indigo Rose Software Design Corporation.
All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned are the property
of their respective owners.