InstallShield 2012 Spring Express Edition User Guide

Chapter 2: Getting Started
Working with Projects
The Palm OS Wizard, which InstallShield launches when you add or edit Palm OS support through the
Mobile Devices view, leads you through the process of identifying the files and other data for Palm OS
devices.
Using Projects
InstallShield allows you to create, edit, upgrade, and save numerous project types—from installation
projects to InstallShield object projects that allow you to reuse functionality within InstallShield.
The pages in this section cover a variety of topics, including how to create a particular project type, how
to save projects, and related information.
Creating New Projects
There are a number of ways to create a new InstallShield project.
Task To create a new project, do one of the following:
• Click the New Project button on the toolbar or on the Start Page.
• Press Ctrl+N.
• On the File menu, click New.
Any of these steps launches the New Project dialog box, where you can select the project that you want to
create. If you select an installation project in the New Project dialog box, the Project Assistant launches
to help you create your project.
Creating a Project From Within Microsoft Visual Studio
You can create an InstallShield project from within the Microsoft Visual Studio workspace. For more
information, see Creating InstallShield Projects in Microsoft Visual Studio.
Opening Projects
Task To open an existing InstallShield project, do one of the following:
• Click the Open Project button on the toolbar.
• On the File menu, click Open.
• Press CTRL+O.
• On the Start Page page, click the Open an existing project link or click a recently opened
project link.
• Double-click a project file on the desktop or in Windows Explorer.
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