InstallShield DevStudio 9 is the successor for both, InstallShield Professional and InstallShield Developer. This means you can also build non-MSI setups that use pure InstallScript technology.
DevStudio 9 enables software developers to create InstallScript-based, Windows Installer (MSI), and smart device installations -- all while using a single, easy-to-use interface. You select the installation technology that is right for the situation. InstallShield DevStudio 9 is a direct upgrade for both InstallShield Professional and InstallShield Developer, offering distinct and familiar project types for each group of users.
Enhancements for users of InstallShield Professional 7 include:
- Built-in Dialog Editor
- Standalone Build module for clean build environments
- New Project Assistant
- Many additional third-party technology objects
- Full Automation interface for programmatic modification of projects
- Integration into the Visual Studio .NET IDE
- Direct links from build output to Error Central
Enhancements for users of InstallShield Developer 8 include:
- New MSI Debugger
- New MSI Differencing tool
- Direct links from build output to Error Central
- New Project Assistant
- XML project files, enabling enhanced source code control and the use of command line editing tools
- COM+ View
- Smartphone support
InstallShield will give you a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com if you have problems migrating your Professional 7, Developer, InstallShield for Windows Installer, or Express project into DevStudio 9!
The beta is expected to run for about four weeks.
To find out more about the beta program and to apply for enrollment, please visit http://www.installsh...ta/devstudio/9/