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Izpack fails with 'There is no script engine for file extension ".js",
On test machine using Izpack 5 Beta 11 if I start install.jar using a 64bit winrun4j exe running bundled 64 bit java then Izpack complains
There is no script engine for file extension ".js",
then complains The installer could not launch with…
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izpack: create shortcut on windows
I use izpack to create an installer for my application. So far I was able to create the installer and on my linux machine everything is fine.
The problem is that on the windows machines I tested it on (Win7 and WinXP) the installer did not show the…
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How to make .exe file for izpack installer .jar file
I make an installer with izpack. Its in .jar file. I want to make it in .exe file in order to distribute it. How can I do it in an easy way?
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Free mulitplatform installer
Expanding on Free install wizard software I am looking for a cross platform installer. We support something like 27 platform variations and most of the installers mentioned in the other question are windows only. We are looking for something…
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In Java how do you debug exe created by JPackage
I am trying to convert an Windows installation of Java app created with Izpack to use JPackage provided In Java 14. The installer builds and installs, but when I try and run the exe it creates it fails, but gives no information about why it…
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IZPack with Gradle
Has anyone used IZPack with Gradle? And how easy is it to use? Any example code?
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Add InstallerListener to IzPack installer project with Maven
I have a working IzPack installer project set up with maven and added following to my install script install.xml to [installation][listeners]:
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Izpack: Creating custom panels
I am trying to create a custom panel for an IzPack installer. This means that I have to extend IzPanel. However, it appears that if I do this, the extended panel needs to be in the com.izforge.izpack.panels package.
Then I found this post, which…
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Calling Java classes from IzPack
How do you invoke a method from a Java class from IzPack? Static methods are OK, and I need to be able to pass it parameters.
Thank you!
Background info:
I am trying to write an IzPack installer which is able to detect a previously installed…
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IzPack - Desktop Shortcut on Windows - Not Working
I'm trying to use IzPack to install my program and I'd like to add Desktop Shortcuts to the installer, here is the documentation/instructions from the IzPack website.
http://izpack.org/documentation/desktop-shortcuts.html
However, the below XML…
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user working directory: XP vs Vista
I have a Java desktop application that I have written.
During the execution I create folders and files at the default path name defined in the system.
Java.io.files clearly states: By default the classes in the java.io package always resolve…
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izPack creates an uninstaller that doesn't work in Windows "Programs and Features"
I'm working on a graphic installer for a java project using izPack 4.3.4, the installation goes well but when I try to uninstall it by clicking on his reference in "Programs and Features" window it shows the message:
Error: Unable to access jarfile…
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How to get IzPack tocheck for an existing version of the software?
I have an application for which we use IzPack to create the installer. The installer is working fine in its current state, however, I need to add functionality that enables it to check whether an existing version of the software has been…
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IzPack replacing variables in text files
I'm trying to figure out how to have IzPack replace variables in text files. It seems like it should be a simple thing but I can't find a specific example of doing this with their existing documentation.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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izpack and build.properties
Does anyone know how to pass build properties to izpack in ANT.
I have a working izpack install in ANT and it works fine but I have to remember to manually put in thing like version number etc.. which are in my build.properties file.
TIA
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