Visual & Installer
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| Developer(s) | unSigned Softworks |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Microsoft Visual Studio add-on for VS 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2013 |
| License | Commercial |
| Website | http://www.visual-installer.com/ |
Visual & Installer is a commercial plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio developed by unSigned Softworks. The plug-in is used to create NSIS and Inno Setup installers. It integrates NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) and Inno Setup with Microsoft Visual Studio IDE.
Key Features
- Project types: NSISProject and InnoSetupProject
- Full integration into Visual Studio IDE
- Visual Studio 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2013 are supported
- Build installers directly with other project types
- NSISProject and InnoSetupProject properties can be set
- Syntax highlighting (coloring)
- IntelliSense Complete Word support
- IntelliSense Parameter Info
- IntelliSense Quick Info
- Navigation Bars support
- Integration with the solution build process
- Quick jump from Error List window
- Code optimizations*
- Opening script files (Go To file)
- IntelliSense Code Snippets support
- Creating custom Code Snippets
- Plug-ins recognition*
The Visual & Installer installation package also contains Graphical Installer Wizard, an optional tool for creating skinned NSIS and Inno Setup installers (based on Graphical Installer) directly in Visual Studio.
Graphical Installer Wizard - Features
- Create cool-skinned installers directly from your favourite IDE
- Support for NSIS and Inno Setup
- Create new installers
- Convert existing projects
- Build installers directly with other project types
- Intuitive and user friendly GUI
- Visual Studio tool bars for fast work
- No manual writing of scripts is necessary
See also
- Graphical Installer
- CodeRush
- ReSharper