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iuli_kyle
Hi guys,

Maybe the last version this year, it basically came with a lot of goodies. See changelog below. Please report any bugs.



Changelog
CODE
-Added more settings
-Added ability to run SFXMaker w/ Splash Screens or System Info
-Added support for nLite Addons. SFXMaker can make now nLite compatible Addons. More info below
-Added Basic debugging engine. Run SFXMaker with /debug switch and watch for debug.log
-Added new Settings GUI
-Removed Spanish and Italian, because they need to be updated
-Removed Settings Tab


Download
iSoft

Now, please also post debug.log when reporting a bug.
Also, SFXMaker can make now nLite Addons. These addons will be placed by nLite to SVCPACK folder and ran at T-13 Windows Setup Stage via svcpack.inf.
Enjoy !

Thanks,
cyberloner
Very useful software! thumbup.gif
hessam
link brokekn!!!
kooler
I right clicked and save target as.. and it downloaded fine

looks real nice
ricktendo64
Looks like a real cool tool but...would be nice if you used the new 7zip SFX which can do allot more than the old one
magicfly
Thanks for this!
iuli_kyle
QUOTE (ricktendo64 @ Jun 20 2008, 06:41 AM) *
Looks like a real cool tool but...would be nice if you used the new 7zip SFX which can do allot more than the old one


Ok, next version will have 7zs.sfx latest version. Also i'm working for PNG support for icons and fixed some minor bugs. I will come with an update soon.

@Everyone : Thanks !
elajua
good work. you should include the ability to run multiple files.
iuli_kyle
Updated to 0.6 Beta !
hessam
thanks for update
Gorki
Thanks for quick update iuli_kyle,this is nice tool. It's really handy and useful. Well done! smile.gif
cogliostrio
Avast says the download link contains a worm crazy.gif any comments to that?
radix
QUOTE (cogliostrio @ Jun 26 2008, 10:14 PM) *
Avast says the download link contains a worm crazy.gif any comments to that?

UPX compression duped that AV.
iuli_kyle
QUOTE (cogliostrio @ Jun 26 2008, 10:14 PM) *
Avast says the download link contains a worm crazy.gif any comments to that?


False-positive, most surely. Many antivirus products find UPX compressed executables to contain something malitious. Believe me that there is nothing to harm your PC. thumbup.gif
cogliostrio
Thanks for the quick reply smile.gif will try this nice looking tool out then.
MAVERICKS CHOICE
Thanks, very handy tool indeed.
hessam
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_cybermaster_
QUOTE (hessam @ Jun 28 2008, 04:10 AM) *
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Did u read "license.txt" inside sfxmaker's Zip file..
there is written that :
You may not alter or modify SFXMaker in any way or create a installer for it.

so respect the creator and read license...
iuli_kyle
QUOTE (hessam @ Jun 28 2008, 12:40 AM) *
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That's called violation of license. Next time please read more carefully and remove that link.
iuli_kyle
Updated to 0.7 Beta !
Jam3s
Thank you for the very nice piece of software and I will keep an eye out for updates.
mirecek1965
Many thanks for this usefull soft :-)
gb2100
great app!! extremely useful! thanks!!

here is a rapidshare mirror for this incase anyone wants it..

CODE
Installer.. http://rapidshare.com/files/130038299/SFXMaker_0.7_Beta_installer.exe

Zip Archive.. http://rapidshare.com/files/130038401/SFXMaker_0.7_beta.zip
iuli_kyle
For those who think that SFXMaker is malware here is the proof that it isn't. Softpedia tested this application and found it malware free . Take a look here.

iuli_kyle
Updated to 0.7 RC1 !
iuli_kyle
Updated to 0.7 Final !
shahed26
QUOTE (iuli_kyle @ Jul 28 2008, 07:50 PM) *
Updated to 0.7 Final !


Thanks for the final version. Looks very cool.

thanks thumbup.gif
iuli_kyle
0.8 beta is almost ready. A lot of new features were enhanced. Prepare for release thumbup.gif
iuli_kyle
Updated to 0.8 Beta ! Huge update, check out the first post for more info.
elajua
I make a quick test and is a good tool right now. But how about making the switchless installer from a folder and then specifying the setup file to launch and its switches?

I tried to compress an entire folder using a folder as installer path and writing the setup.exe /switches in the switches. Your program compressed the files well but it couldn't launch the setup.exe file saying it wasn't found.

If you can work on this, it could be great for people like me that makes repacks or admin installs. This way, you can make your program to compress an entire folder and then launching a setup file.
urie
QUOTE (elajua @ Aug 19 2008, 12:07 PM) *
I make a quick test and is a good tool right now. But how about making the switchless installer from a folder and then specifying the setup file to launch and its switches?

I tried to compress an entire folder using a folder as installer path and writing the setup.exe /switches in the switches. Your program compressed the files well but it couldn't launch the setup.exe file saying it wasn't found.

If you can work on this, it could be great for people like me that makes repacks or admin installs. This way, you can make your program to compress an entire folder and then launching a setup file.



There is a small tool quite old called SFX Tool http://mulder.dummwiedeutsch.de/home/?page=projects#sfxtool that will allow you to repack folders
QUOTE
SFX Tool, a nice and intuitive frontend, allows you to generate and compile NSIS scripts.
This way you can create installers with no need to write a single line of script code.
just wish the author had kept it going.

Yea i would also like if iuli_kyle could incorporate some of the features as in sfx tool.
elajua
thanks for the info, but i'm looking to speed up the process of making 7-Zip SFX. With SFXMaker supporting compression of entire folders, this can be done in no time.

Meanwhile, i use WinRAR for my SFX.
iuli_kyle
I will add this feature ... maybe in the next version. It implicates some huge changes to code, that why i am "afraid" of implementing it. But it MUST be done, so i HAVE to implement in the near future. Thanks and happy that you like my little tool smile.gif
anonymous_user
I cant wait for that next version. Keep up the great work on SFXMaker.
ReX_BR
I don't know if it's just me, but the installer is giving me "(Default)" as Start Menu -> Programs folder and if i leave like that the fould will be indeed (Default).
hessam
Doyou can add string for change (Extracting) in with progressbar section
example:Extracting name of program
radix
QUOTE (ReX_BR @ Aug 24 2008, 12:26 AM) *
I don't know if it's just me, but the installer is giving me "(Default)" as Start Menu -> Programs folder and if i leave like that the fould will be indeed (Default).

Yes, little problem with Inno setup in DefaultGroupName.
iuli_kyle
QUOTE (anonymous_user @ Aug 20 2008, 06:58 PM) *
I cant wait for that next version. Keep up the great work on SFXMaker.


A new version will be available soon. Working now on directory compression.

QUOTE (ReX_BR @ Aug 24 2008, 12:26 AM) *
I don't know if it's just me, but the installer is giving me "(Default)" as Start Menu -> Programs folder and if i leave like that the fould will be indeed (Default).


QUOTE (radix @ Aug 24 2008, 11:39 AM) *
QUOTE (ReX_BR @ Aug 24 2008, 12:26 AM) *
I don't know if it's just me, but the installer is giving me "(Default)" as Start Menu -> Programs folder and if i leave like that the fould will be indeed (Default).

Yes, little problem with Inno setup in DefaultGroupName.


Hmm ... i'm still familiarizing with Inno Setup directives. Will try to fix that smile.gif

QUOTE (hessam @ Aug 24 2008, 01:49 AM) *
Doyou can add string for change (Extracting) in with progressbar section
example:Extracting name of program


It's possible smile.gif. I will work on this feature as soon as i can.



@Everyone : If someone made a translation, please post the .lng file so i can add it to next version smile.gif
iuli_kyle
Updated to 0.9 Beta !
iuli_kyle
@Everyone : I just build up a forum. Everyone that is interested in SFXMaker may register to iSoft Forums smile.gif. Btw, i'm still working to design, layout and functionality.
amitri
Thanks for your software, great work. A little request, any chance to support .vbs files in initial installer?
iuli_kyle
Hello,

Please post requests from now on on official forums. iSoft Official Forums
iuli_kyle
Updated to 1.0 Beta ! This is the last time SFXMaker is updated here.
COKEDUDEUSF
Thx for this. Looks really helpful.
shahed26
Thanks for a great tool. Really usefull for making addons, Just cant wait for the final version.

Keep up your awesome work thumbup.gif
iuli_kyle
Thnx for good words.

As i said, it will no longer be updated here, but on the official forums.
iuli_kyle
Updated first post smile.gif. Anyone interested in SFXMaker, please join my support forums.
Inferi0r
We like your tool but most people won't register on a forum for just on tool. If every dev gives only support on their own site, we have to register on tons of sites. And that's the power of MSFN (and other big community boards) to bring is together on one place.
shahed26
QUOTE (Inferi0r @ Nov 15 2008, 10:54 PM) *
We like your tool but most people won't register on a forum for just on tool. If every dev gives only support on their own site, we have to register on tons of sites. And that's the power of MSFN (and other big community boards) to bring is together on one place.

I TOTALLY agree thumbup.gif
iuli_kyle
Updated to 1.1 Beta.
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