Setup Factory 4.0 (tm) - Evaluation Version (#1008) =================================================== Indigo Rose Corporation Phone: (204) 946-0263 P.O. Box 2159 Fax: (204) 942-3421 Winnipeg, MB Email: Support@IndigoRose.mb.ca Canada R3C 35R Web: http://www.IndigoRose.mb.ca/indigo 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 - Automatic font registration - 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 the Microsoft web site in the development tools section (http://www.microsoft.com/kb/faq/devtools/winsdk/win32s/all.htm). 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 both our web site and BBS. If you would like to see if a more recent version is available, please go to: Web: http://www.IndigoRose.mb.ca/indigo BBS: (204) 661-3044 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.mb.ca 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 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.