Create Your Installer With LiveCode
The Installer Maker Plugin is a tool to build installers for Windows and Mac OS X from your LiveCode standalones. Wrapping a standalone in an installer is just a matter of minutes. There are also special options available, which allow you to include a Read Me file, to start your programme automatically after installation and more.
If you want to use Installer Maker as a standalone application,
then you need to download the application here.
Licenses are valid for both the standalone version and the plug-in version.
then you need to download the application here.
Licenses are valid for both the standalone version and the plug-in version.
The current version works fine on Mac OS X and Windows. You can also build installers for Windows and Mac OS X while running LiveCode on Linux.
With this product, you will streamline that last part of your production flow: preparing for distribution. Now, you can do it all with one and the same tool: your LiveCode IDE.
A license costs 39 euro (approximately 50 dollar) and entitles you to 3 months of free updates. You are also entitled to a 50% discount if you renew your license within 1 year.
We have provided ample instructions, pictures and videos. A video tutorial is available here. You are always welcome to send e-mails with questions about Installer Maker.
A license entitles you to one support incident. A license is valid for multiple computers, but for only one user (please refer to the license conditions provided with the software).
Installer Maker Plugin feature list
The Installer Maker Plugin for LiveCode contains the following main features:- build standalone installers for Mac OS X (Universal, PowerPC or Intel) and Windows.
- install fonts the correct way and make them available without restarting the computer
- optionally include license and Read Me files
- optionally include Uninstaller (The Uninstaller can be started from the Add/Remove Software control panel in Windows)
- inclusion in Start menu on Windows platforms
- create shortcuts on the desktop and in other locations
- auto-start your application after installation
- set up file associations on Windows
- create installers in any of the following languages: Catalan, Danish,Dutch, English, French, German, Icelandic, Italian and Spanish.
- limited appearance adjustments are allowed (backdrop, theme colour, icon in window, custom icon for installer application)
- password protection
- Run additional scripts and applications before and after installing the software
Installer Maker 1.8.9
- a new menu bar has been added
- a minor problems with licensing has been solved
Installer Maker 1.8.8
- a spurious error displayed by the uninstaller, about a file that can't be found, has been removed
- recent license keys can now be used
- a dialog with a list of all available programs no longer appears when files and folders are dragged into the Installer Maker window on Mac OS X
Installer Maker 1.8.7
- Installers created with a trial copy on Windows should now start correctly (only on the same computer as on which they were created)
- The documentation (on the Help screen) should still show up, even if the httpHeaders were set incorrectly by another script
- install locations have been extended by a large number of Windows-specific directories
- the destination "startup disk" appeared incorrectly
- a possibility to create an installer with empty files has been added
- the uninstaller is now installed in the executable's folder on Windows, while previously it would end up in a separate folder occasionally
- file paths are now included in profile files
- if a path in a profile file is not found, you'll be asked if you want to repair all paths
- MetaCard/Revolution/LiveCode stacks can be opened and run before or after uninstallation (note: no externals can be used in these stacks)
- on Windows, the Uninstaller can now execute LiveCode scripts that have been added on the Scripts pane; thise feature will be added for Mac OS X soon
Installer Maker 1.8.6
- A language-related bug, causing an error message, has been resolved
- other small multi-lingual improvements have been implemented
Installer Maker 1.8.5
- LC 7 may report a socket timeout error, preventing the manual from downloading; we now check that this error is genuine
- new update checking feature, which can be turned off in the preferences pane
- optional language menu, which lets the user change the language; this feature is still in beta stage
Installer Maker 1.8.4
- You can now choose the root of the startup disk as destination
- The routine to add aliases to the OSX dock has been improved
- Small interface improvements
Installer Maker 1.8.3
- Improved compatibility with LiveCode 6.6.1
- Corrections in user settings storage
- Better license checking (hoverthe mouse cursor over the version number in the bottom-left)
Installer Maker 1.8.2
- settings for an installer can now be saved in a profile
- it is no longer possible to accidentally associate the .exe file extension with your software
Installer Maker 1.8.1
- people who reported to be unable to create installers with the commercial edition of LiveCode 6 and later and who are using the plug-in version of Installer Maker should now be able to do so
Installer Maker 1.8.0
- the developer can choose whether to use NotePad or the default application to open Read Me files
- a new Preferences pane has been added to the Installer Maker window
- when adding new files and folders, you will always be asked if you want to add or replace files
- a warning is shown if the name of the installer starts with a space (in the Appearance section)
- the Read Me file is detected automatically and suggested in the Options tab of the Options pane
- a few minor interface changes (mind the change of icons in the tool bar)
- we'll be removing the Pictures folder from the LiveCode plug-in folder and new pictures are saved elsewhere
Installer Maker 1.7.17
- improved compatibility with LiveCode 6.1 and 6.5
Installer Maker 1.7.16
- enabled for LiveCode 6 (commercial edition only)
- better compatibility with Mac OS X 10.8 - new panel for on-line documentation
- standalone edition is released under the same version number
- the pictures on the Appearance tab looked funny when scrolling and we have fixed that
- the icon of the Installer application no longer has a red icon, which used to happen if created with the standalone version of Installer Maker
- warning dialog if an OSX icon file is used for a Windows installer, preventing potential crashes
Installer Maker 1.7.15
- no more delay when going to a different screen (this delay now occurs right after you open the plugin/application and should now be hardly noticeable)
- we fixed a bug, which made the "Use None" button of the Picture tab of the Appearance screen dysfunctional
- if an installer for OSX was created on Windows, the installer will set an executable bit for any *.app folders after all files have been written to disk
Installer Maker 1.7.14
- no more execution error if you choose a destination before dragging a file into the IM window; instead you get a decent message telling you what's wrong
- the Register button always hides after successfully regisering to avoid confusion
- permissions for application packages are now set correctly if you create your OSX-compatible installer on Windows
Installer Maker 1.7.13
- all language options are visible in the menu on the options tab again
- a bug that prevented the Uninstaller option on the Build tab from becoming enabled has been fixed
Installer Maker 1.7.12
- we removed the Fonts option from the Select Destination menu button to avoid confusion
- small interface improvements
- (almost?) every control in the Installer Maker window has a tooltip now, which should make it much easier to use it
- the file list on the Edit tab allows for selecting and deleting multiple files
- the Edit tab also contains a Deselect All button
Installer Maker 1.7.11
- better feedback about progress while building the installer
- the display of file icons has been disabled on PowerMacs
- correct theme colour is used in Uninstaller
- improved icon display in a few error dialog windows
Installer Maker 1.7.10
- On Mac, the drop area on the Files tab shows the icon of the file or folder dropped onto it
- improved visual transition between tabs
- resource forks are now enabled, which implies support for old classic fonts on OSX (this feature is currently being tested)
- small German language corrections
- the file "installer test.txt" no longer appears on the desktop
Installer Maker 1.7.9
- the Choose Folder button on the Files tab no longer displays an icon but the icon is now always shown correctly in the drop area
- Mac OS X application packages can now run as post-install scripts
- the loud sound playing when a file was dropped on the drop area has been removed
Installer Maker 1.7.8
This version corrects a problem with button labels in the Installer while using LiveCode 5.5Installer Maker 1.7.7
- we have removed the reduntant spaces from the button labels
- the default text that appears if no license condictions have been set at all but the license screen hasn't been set to be skipped, has been restored
- the installer is now able to print the license conditions
- compatibility with Revolution 4.x has been improved, avoiding an error that sometimes appeared after building the installer
- pictures on the tab Appearance>Picture no longer become invisible when selected
Installer Maker 1.7.6
- an error potentially occurring when Installer Maker opens has been corrected
- errors potentially occurring in the installer on a Mac while opening the Read Me file are now reported immediately after the attempt to open the file
- German title "Installierung" changed into "Installation"
- Installer Maker tries to provide more info when a file can't be found while the installer is being built (both the internal file name and the actual file path)
- The Open Read Me File and Start Application buttons are now active by default, if the respective files are available
Earlier Noteworthy Changes
- We have reworked the interface, particularly by removing the tab bar and adding a completely new tool bar
- The ability to run scripts and applications, before and after running the installer, has been added; supported are: Revolution/LiveCode/MetaCard stacks, AppleScript (.scpt) files, Visual Basic Script (.vbs) files, Mac OS X applications (.app) and Windows executables (.exe)
- Commandkey-1 to Commankey-5 are handled 'slightly' better in the IDE
- In de Edit tab, files could sometimes not be removed; this bug has been fixed
- on Mac OS X, the installer log is now UTF8 encoded
- this version is meant to be compatible with LiveCode 5 (please report any problems)
- this version is also meant to be compatible with Lion (please report any problems)
- we disabled arrow key navigation in the Installer Maker window because it was confusing
- small language improvements in German installers
- we have added an optional default license text (English only for now)
- auto-discovery of Read Me or License File if included with your standalone
- Read Me files can now also be in UTF16 or HTML format
- Option to automatically add an icon to the Mac OS X dock
- A new Catalan language option has been added
- The Exit button wasn't localized and this has been fixed
- If a folder or file can't be written due to lack of admin rights, an error message is displayed
- Many adjustments and bug fixes to the Scripts tab
- Automatically created shortcuts (aliases) could be broken on Windows and have been fixed
- The installer no longer complains that script could not be executed if no pre- or post-install scripts have been defined
- Italian language option
- Several small bug fixes
Download Installer Maker Plugin for LiveCode
There are two different versions. We have a web installer and a full installer. The full installer is recommended if you want to download once and install on many different computers, for example on a local network. The web installer is recommended for everyone else. The web installer can be included in your e-mails to friends who want to install the plug-in too.Important note for license holders: only download and update if your license is less than three months old. If your license is older, buy an upgrade first. Always keep a backup of the Installer Maker Plugin installer file in a safe place.
Installer Maker Plug-In, complete installer | Download | 8.5MB |
Installer Maker Plug-in, web installer | Download | 60K |
Read Me (PDF) | Download | 60K |
Buy License
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Installer Maker Plugin for LiveCode.
Even though you can now use the Installer Maker plugin to create your own installers for your standalone programmes, we understand that creating a complete set-up can still be quite complicated. You don't need to worry, because we continue to offer our installer building service. You can read more about our installer building service here.
Upgrade!
Please, enter your serial number in the field below:
Is your license more than 3 months old? This means that your license key won't work with the current version of the Installer Maker Plugin. Fortunately, you can upgrade to the latest version at a very modest price. An upgrade costs only EUR 16.95. The upgrade lets you use the current version, but it also lets you benefit from three months of free updates!
Just enter your serialkey in the box above and press the button to see your upgrade option.
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