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Templates

Various templates have been created making it possible to either create a package based on an application using Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) or Install shield etc.

Template Description
Basic The Basic template can be used to create an empty CapaInstaller script that is used for configuration, patching etc. The uninstall option is not available for a basic template
Generic Installer The Generic template can be used to create a CapaInstaller script which is used to launch a generic setup.exe/install.exe with a pre-defined set of parameters
InstallShield The InstallShield template can be used to create a CapaInstaller script which is used to launch an InstallShield setup.exe with a pre-defined set of parameters
Microsoft Windows Installer The Microsoft Windows Installer template can be used to create a CapaInstaller script which is used to launch an MSI file. Options, log, install behavior can be defined from the tree view
Microsoft Windows Installer Patch The Microsoft Windows Installer Patch template can be used to create a CapaInstaller script which is used to launch an MSP file. Options, log, install behavior can be defined from the tree view.
Microsoft Application Virtualization The Microsoft Application Virtualization template can be used to deploy applications virtualized using Microsoft Application Virtualization.
SVS The Software Virtualization Solution (SVS) template can be used to deploy the Virtual Software Archives
Thinstall The Thinstall template can be used to deploy Thinstalled applications
WiseInstaller The WiseInstaller template can be used to create a CapaInstaller script where the application setup is created using WiseInstaller

When selecting ‘New package’ you will be prompted for which template to use. This last selected template will also be pre-selected when starting the Package Creator.

The template currently loaded will appear in the title bar and in the status bar.