Installer Creator: Help with DirectX

[jonhutty]

When creating installer been haveing trouble puttnig in this part Executable: {src}\Support\DirectX\DXSetup.exe putting in exactly but for some reason the box is staying blank also where is this Support\DirectX\DXSetup.exe in Output Folder, part in the installer please help thankyou.

[Inge]

You don't have to. But it works also with web Installers. ALWAYS copy Redist to DVD No 1.
I'll tell you if it works on other side.

[jonhutty]

Hi Inge so these exe files i have downloaded from direct.exe to vcredistx86 to x64. put them in seperate folders where my game is installed (C) programe files(x86)i have to make folders with the setup files in add them to directory them run compile and that should sort it out. Please advise thankyou.
e.g assetsync folder
cameras folder
database folder
installers folder
onfieldcrowd folder
physics folder
racelines folder
videos folder then add these folders:
directx folder
vcredist(x86) folder
vcredist(x64) folder
i hope i am following you correctly has this is my first attempt thankyou for your help inge it is much appreciated. jon

[Inge]

Wow! There's a lot of Failues in your .icp! Never seen before!!!

Boy, you make many things wrong.

1: Wrong Task for Direct X
2:Output (Internal Compress) {Win}= wrong! Should be {app}!!! The Game is NOT a Windows OS!
3: Buttons have got Overlay each other. Never do this!!!
4: Progress Bar Img. are complete wrong.
5: Let out the Black Text Background. Use a Grey one. On Black the Img is not to see!
You want to fix? I show you. I'll send your Conversion (Privat) how it should/can look.

[Inge]

This is your Conversion Reloaded!
Plus Support, just Run and Compile and put Support next to your Setup.exe (call your output 'Setup.exe'!)

Take a example on it. And use it,for the Future!
For any other or same History/things you may send me PM!

[jonhutty]

Thankyou for the help inge but could you please tell me if there is a tutorial on where to add the redist files and directx when adding them to the installer creator and the exact commands you have to write so it recognizes the files in the installer, when you type them out, and where you have to store them, it would be much appreciated. I thankyou very much for your assistance with this installer has it is my first and i am willing to learn, from yourself a veteran. thanks again jon.

[Inge]

Again. Put Support next to the setup.exe you've created. AFTER Compile your files.
Look at the Picture!



The first .icp I've got uploaded is correct. To Compile your files go to General/Resources, choose Compression and the Disk Size you want (DVD5/DVD9)



Then go to Resources Media Internal, click add, then choose your Game Directory.
Then click Run->Compile

If the Compiling don't work, delete the Publisher and Version Information under General. Get shure you have insert the correct Game Directory!

[jonhutty]

Still having trouble with compiling my ICP file i have done all the instructions you have asked of me,but for some reason it starts to compile then quits straight away. I will post you my icp file and could you see if it compiles please. I am starting to get abit disappointed but i knew it would not be easy with it been my first. Once i get this one installer under my belt it might come easier i hope. Anyway the ICP file is in the rar i have sent you thankyou for your patience inge i know it cannot be great instructing a newbie. I just wish there was an in detail tutorial on how to build an advanced repack with installer creator or one on using inno setup that would be very helpful has there is know tutorials out there which show you what to do step by step.

[Inge]

I have to get the Game from somewere and try out.
Have you try out my Tutorial?
It's made for v 2.2 of IC but works the same in 90%.

only difference to v 2.3, the CJstile Themes where deleted in 2.3
The the Internal Compression is a bit changed.

[jonhutty]

I hope you can get the game if not never mind.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by jonhutty

Here is the game in iso inge i hope it will fit. Has i am going to send you it through filemail.com i just need your email address to post it to you ok.

You may want to read the Forum Rules before you type any more and possibly risk getting banned.

[jonhutty]

Here is my new icp file inge i hope this one is better with know errors like the last one did.

[jonhutty]

Inge done installer exactly from your tutorial so could you please check it thankyou.

[jonhutty]

Hi inge i have redone my installer by following your tutorial i have changed everything but it still will not compile fully it ends up with an error i have tried to get this installer working now with four or five different versions i am going to post the images of my new installer. I hope you like it i am beginning to pick things up along the way with reading topics in the forum. I just wish there where a step by step tutorial on creating a professional game developer repack like yourselfs either the batch file way or the script way through C.I.

[jonhutty]

I have finally made a working repack my very first i hope you think its ok guys thanks again. Here is my ICP file if anyone would like to try it