Command Reference

Screen Index

Abort Install

If this screen is displayed, the setup will abort. Make sure you set the screen condition for this screen so it will only appear if your criteria are satisfied.

Check Boxes 12

A screen with up to 12 checkbox options. The value of each checkbox will be assigned to the variable of your choice.

Finished Screen - Side Banner

This screen is typically used as the very last screen shown after all the files are installed. A banner image will be displayed on the left side of the screen.

Finished Screen - Top Banner

This screen is typically used as the very last screen shown after all the files are installed. A banner and small image will be displayed on the top of the screen.

License Agreement

Displays a license agreement in a scrolling text box. The user must select the "I Agree" radio button to continue; otherwise, the setup will abort.

List Box

Displays an unlimited number of options in a scrollable list box. The user must select at least one option before continuing. The text of the selected item will be stored in the variable of your choice. If enabled, multiple selections can be stored in the variable in the form of a semi-colon delimited list. The list of options can be provided dynamically at run time by using a variable that contains a delimited list of items.

Edit Boxes

A screen with up to 4 edit box fields with data validation and optional browse buttons. The text entered in each field will be assigned to the variable of your choice.

Radio Buttons 12

A screen with up to 12 radio button options. The buttons are mutually exclusive - the user may select only one of them. Both the zero-based index and the text value for the selected radio button will be stored in the variable of your choice.

Ready to Install Screen

Typically used to give the user a chance to go back and make changes or abort before actually installing files. The Next button will begin the installation.

Reboot System

This screen will only appear if the system needs to be rebooted to complete the installation and will give the user the choice to do so.

Scrollable Text

Contains a single text box that is typically used for displaying instructions, read-me messages, important notes, etc.

Select Drive

Allows the user to select which drive they want to install your product on.

Select Install Folder

Asks the user what directory to install the files to. Normally used to set the built-in variable %AppDir%.

Select Install Type

Use this screen to offer a choice of installation types, such as Typical, Complete, Minimum, and Custom.

Select Packages

Use this screen to presents a list of packages for the user to select from. You can edit the list of available packages using the Packages dialog.

Select Shortcut Folder

Asks the user what folder on their Start menu they want the shortcut icons created in. Normally used to set the %SCFolderPath% and %SCFolderTitle% variables.

Static Text

Contains a single text box that can be used to convey information to the user. This screen is typically used to display short, single-screen instructions.

User Information

Ask the user for their name and company name. The results are stored in custom variables named %UserName% and %UserCompany% by default.

Verify Serial Number

Use this screen to verify a serial number/password before continuing. Note: you will also need to create a serial number list and populate it using the Serial Number tab on the General Design dialog.

Welcome Screen - Side Banner

Use this screen to display a standard greeting message. A banner image will be displayed on the left side of the screen.

This screen is typically used as the very first screen in an installer, so the Back button on this screen has been hidden by default.

Welcome Screen - Top Banner

Use this screen to display a standard greeting message. A banner and small image will be displayed on the top of the screen.

This screen is typically used as the very first screen in an installer, so the Back button on this screen has been hidden by default.