10 replies to this topic

[Tonchi]

I need to create installation for my program. Which files I should delete from my project so no body can make changes to it and how can I create my installation

[sam_coder]

what you more than likely want to do, is add a deployment project to your solution

This would then allow you to add "project output" from other projects in your solution.

Ultimately when you build the deployment project, it generates an MSI installer.

Depending on the quality of the install you want, it can be a lot of work to make these look and feel the way you want. But I'd nose in around there and play with it. Come back with questions.

[Tonchi]

but which files i can delete from my project so my program can still work as it should???

[WingedPanther]

The ones it doesn't use.

[Tonchi]

i've deleted solution files and can i delete "bin" or "obj" or "Properties" folder???

[sam_coder]

its the bin directory that is essentially used.

If you build it in release mode, it wont include debug symbols etc.

generally, your going to include the projectname.exe, projectname.exe.config and any dependant assemblies (normally dll files)

so, all of those will be in bin/Release

[Tonchi]

Why I can't compile in release mode my project??? I'm using Visual C# 2010 Express Edition. Do I have to set something so it can work???

[sam_coder]

I'm unsure, I've never used the express editions. It's possible there is a restriction preventing this. (could someone verify?)

You could always try sharpdevelop, it will open native visual studio solutions.

I know for a fact, it does not have any such restrictions.

[Tonchi]

I can see that SharpDevelop is very similar to VCS but I'm very oriented to Microsoft so I will stay on VCS...I will try to spare some money so I can buy normal VS so I can have full options

[Tonchi]

i've manged my problem :)

[sam_coder]

good to hear!