>This comes up about once every two years, and I either have forgotten by that time, or I've upgraded to a new VFP, and I need someone to explain how to take my app and turn it into a standalone executable for distribution.
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>The last time I did this, I was using VFP 5.0; I'm using VFP 6.00.8167 with this computer. Can some kind soul explain what steps are necessary for me to set up files that can be burned to a CD for loading?
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>The project is reasonably simple, with free tables, forms, report forms, one or two .PRGs, and a few graphic files.
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>I feel a bit foolish having to ask this, as I know the answer will be embarrasingly simple, but I'm facing deadline, and I'll forfeit dignity in exchange for speed. :-)In VFP6, you have a Setup Wizard that will create the installation program, including runtimes and other components that you select. It is very simple to use.
It does not exist in VFP7/8 since it has been replaced for the more updated and more powerful InstallShield Express.
See:
http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~SetupWizard~VFP