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Chapter 19: Integrating <strong>InstallShield</strong> with External Applications<br />

Integrating with Microsoft Visual Studio<br />

• Your installation is automatically updated with your latest source files every time your solution is<br />

built, always staying current.<br />

• The installation reflects the Build Configuration for the solution—for example, Debug, Release,<br />

automatically included source files from the proper build directory.<br />

• .NET properties and dependencies can be scanned and included in an installation automatically.<br />

Note: If you want to create, edit, and build your <strong>InstallShield</strong> projects directly within Visual Studio, you must use Visual<br />

Studio 2005 or later. <strong>InstallShield</strong> cannot be integrated with Visual Studio 2003 or earlier.<br />

Visual Studio can be integrated with only one version of <strong>InstallShield</strong> at a time. The last version of <strong>InstallShield</strong> that is<br />

installed or repaired on a system is the one that is used for Visual Studio integration.<br />

Creating <strong>InstallShield</strong> Projects in Microsoft Visual Studio<br />

<strong>InstallShield</strong> is integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio. From within the Visual Studio workspace, you<br />

can create <strong>InstallShield</strong> installations for solutions.<br />

Task To create an <strong>InstallShield</strong> project from within Microsoft Visual Studio:<br />

1. On the File menu, point to New and click Project. The New Project dialog box opens.<br />

2. Beginning with Visual Studio 2010: In the Installed Templates box, click <strong>InstallShield</strong><br />

<strong>Express</strong> Projects. Then select the appropriate project type.<br />

For earlier versions of Visual Studio: In the Project Types box, click <strong>InstallShield</strong> <strong>Express</strong><br />

Projects. Then in the Templates box, select the appropriate project type.<br />

3. Configure the settings for the name and project location as needed.<br />

4. Click OK.<br />

Opening <strong>InstallShield</strong> Projects in Microsoft Visual Studio<br />

<strong>InstallShield</strong> is integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio. From within the Visual Studio workspace, you<br />

can open <strong>InstallShield</strong> installations for solutions.<br />

Task To open an <strong>InstallShield</strong> project from with Microsoft Visual Studio:<br />

1. On the File menu, point to Open and then click Project. The Open Project dialog box opens.<br />

2. Browse to the <strong>InstallShield</strong> file you want to open.<br />

3. Click Open.<br />

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