MakeSIS - the installation file generator

• Overview

• The process

• Also see

Installation files are created using MakeSIS.exe, based on a specification defined in a package file.

The diagram below provides an overview of how MakeSIS is used.

The package file (.pkg) defines the location of the source files on the PC, the target path and filename, and other installation information. The process of preparing components for installation is therefore:

1. Develop an application

2. Debug/test application on the emulator.

3. Create a package file.

4. Run the Installation File Generator on the package file.

5. Sign the the installation file using the Installation File Signer.

• MakeSIS - installation file generator syntax

• Package file format .pkg