Using Setup Factory for both new and update installations
We currently use Setup Factory for new installations and Visual Patch for update installations. Due to various reasons, we are not patching any files any more - we always replace! Since it is always a...
View ArticleSQLite3 Actions Plugin Date Command
Hi, I'd like to retrieve information from the sqlite db using a SQLite 3 Actions Plugin like "SELECT date('now','start of month','+1 month','-1 day')", Is it possible? I'd like to use the date...
View ArticleSilent Installation Questions
I'm completely new to Setup Factory and don't know what I'm doing. I would like to archive 4 different executables into one setup project, but enter all the information for user in the background. I've...
View ArticleCalling GetBinaryType from Kernel32.dll
Hello, In my setup the user selects a directory and then the code checks whether a defined .exe is of type 32 or 64 bit. Depending on that result I install different files. I figured out that I can use...
View Articlebeen awhile
I have been running ver 6, but updated to ver 8 last week. Now I can't find where the diagnostic report is. I need to see where my project is toping for error. I opens with a splash screen, but then...
View ArticleHow to get a new modern setup theme/skin?
What's the best approach to get a fresh modern setup theme or skin? I looked at the manual and tried to adjust it without success. It always looks like an old Windows XP or Vista theme. How can I get a...
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PDF Object,
Hi everyone, how to get currently loaded page? Can't get it through get properties, I counting on you LUA experts I need this to bookmark pages for later reuse. thanks
View ArticleRe: error “Crc mismatched”
hello I'm testing AutoPlay But my installers give the following error below. “Crc mismatched” I looked at the forum, I found no concrete answer on how to resolve. the curious thing is that the error...
View ArticleAMSPublic is Back
Hi all, As some of you may have noticed, I've been away for a while but I've come back and have decided to get AMSPublic up and running again and start updating my code. I've learned quite a bit about...
View ArticleCreating a unique ID "Algorithm" to make run an AMS project...
I'm trying to find a find that my AMS project can only be used on a single machine. I think that I need to use a certain "path" from Regedit. Can anyone tell me which "ID" I could use to make...
View Article8.0+ Plugins
So today, I went to reinstall all my plugins and realized that they are gone. That part of my archive must have been wiped out the in the incident a month ago where a person using my computer...
View Article>> PATHS <<
How can I create a folder in a different location than the "CD_ROOT" Folder ? Is there any way to create a folder on desktop ? Exemple : Folder.Create("C:\Users\%username%\Desktop"); doesn't work at...
View ArticleInstall 64 Bit App requiring 64 Bit OS version only
We are switching our app to 64 bit only and require a 64 bit Windows - Windows 10. There is a simple dialog requiring specific OS versions, but I could not find anything related to 32 vs 64 bit. Can I...
View ArticleC++ with Autoplay Media Studio ! [How to use a different programming language]
Hey guys ! I was wondering if there is any possible way where I could use C++ coding instead of LUA into my AMS project ? How can I use C++ in AMS ?
View ArticleLink with excel
Hello! I am creating a new project and I have two questions: 1) How can I get the value of a determined cell from excel to AMS? for instance from the cell: 1 row, 1 column. 2) How can I export a Grid...
View ArticleHow to capture wmic output
I'd like to get the "wmic csproduct get name, identifyingnumber" and use the output as a variable What's the easiest way of getting that wmic output and being able to use it in AMS ?
View ArticleRun on Startup
Hi Is there any option to get an installed program to run on windows startup? I'd like it to be an option they set during the install. Let me know Pete
View ArticleAdministrative Installation
how to make the whole installation in same access right "Admin". and stop from asking me more than one time for take admin privilege. i have three custom action depends on some, and i want make sure to...
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Stream internet radio stations
Hi AMS Community, I am trying to create a radio app that will allow me to select a internet radio station and be able to play it. I have attached the project file of what i have so far. What i want to...
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