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General
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NEW! InstallAnywhere
Collaboration
Reference Developer Installation Manifest (DIM) files created
with the new InstallAnywhere Collaboration module.
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NEW! Service
Layer Integration
The new services layer allows you to easily add advanced
functionality to your custom code actions.
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Application-specific Java VM
Installs an application-specific Java VM for your application
on Windows, Solaris, Linux, AIX, HP-UX.
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Application-specific Java VM for Unix
Installs an application-specific Java VM for any other Unix
platform of your choice.
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Installations Can Run Via Console or
Telnet/ssh
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Silent Installations
Installations can run silently.
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Install to Developer Defined Locations
Install to developer defined locations (Magic Folders)
representing virtually any installation destination on an
end-user's system.
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Open API to Write Custom Rules,
Panels, and Console Actions
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Action Groups
Action Groups provide the ability to logically group a set of
actions or panels in Pre-Install, Post-Install, Pre-Uninstall
and Post-Uninstall.
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Run Installations from a Response File
Turn interactive installations into automatically running
silent installations.
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Internationalized Installation Support
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Graphical User Interface
Installations use a graphical user interface.
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NEW! Improved
Accessibility
Create installations that are Section 508-compliant with
new accessibility improvements including support for screen
readers, high-contrast, mnemonics.
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One Installation for All
Platforms
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Installs any type of file
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Handles all installation details
automatically
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LaunchAnywhere technology
Create native launchers for Java applications.
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Java support
Full support for Java versions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5.
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Install to Platform Specific Locations
Install to platform specific locations (Magic Folders) such as
the desktop or user's home.
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Flexible JavaBeans-Based Open API to
Write Custom Actions
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Cross-product Dependencies
Allow for the conditional installation of specific software
applications.
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Platform Support
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NEW! 64-bit
Support
New 64-bit support allows you to install 32 bit installations
to 32 and 64-bit portions of the Windows 64 OS, with support
for AMD64 now added.
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Windows Support
Windows Server 2003 (AMD-64, Itanium 2, and Intel), XP, 2000,
NT, Me, 98, and compliant with "Designed for Windows
XP" requirements.
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Mac OS X Support
Mac OS X & compliant with "Built for Mac OS X"
requirements.
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Solaris Support
Includes SPARC and AMD-64, Intel
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Linux/Intel Support
Red Hat, Red Hat Enterprise Server, UnitedLinux, TurboLinux,
SUSE & others (x86, PowerPC, AMD-64, and Itanium 2)
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J2SE 5.0 Support
Sun describes J2SE 5.0 (also known as Java 1.5) as "the
most significant upgrade to the Java platform and programming
language since its initial release nearly one decade
ago." InstallAnywhere fully supports Sun J2SE 5.0.
InstallAnywhere developers can bundle J2SE 5.0 with their
installation, and have their application run against it.
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HP-UX Support
Includes Itanium 2 and PA-RISC.
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AIXSupport
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Tru64, Irix, FreeBSDSupport
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Other Unix Platform Support
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z/OS, OS/390 Support
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NetWare Support
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Other Java enabled Platform Support
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Additional Platform Support
InstallAnywhere expands its industry leading platform support
to AIX 5.3L, SUSE Enterprise Server 9, and others.
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Installations
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Native Package Installation
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Set System Environment Variables
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Windows Services
Start, stop, and pause Windows Services
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Install Java applications as Windows
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ModifyText Files and More
Modify text files, appending text, searching/replacing, and
converting platform-specific line-endings.
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Modifiy XML Files
Modify XML files and performs XSL transformations on files and
within archives.
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Apache Ant Scripts
Execute Apache Ant scripts.
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Copy, Move, and Delete Files
Copy, move, and delete files outside of installation.
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Run Actions
Run actions based on the evaluation of regular expressions on
strings, user input, or InstallAnywhere variables.
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Optimized Installations by Platform
Installations are optimized by platform, building each
installation with only the required resources for each
platform.
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Errors Resolutions
Installation log (in both XML and plain text formats),
highlights errors or warnings with possible resolutions.
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Query Product Registry
Query product registry (InstallAnywhere's install registry)
for pre-installed features and components
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Shared Components
With InstallAnywhere, components can be shared between
different applications.
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Installed Components
Components can be dependent on other components that are
already installed on a system
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NEW! Enhanced
Installation Return Codes
Debug your installation faster and more accurately with
detailed status return codes.
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NEW! Recording
Response Files
Your customers no longer have to manually create response
files for running silent installations.
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Linux RPM integration
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Expands ZIP, JAR, WAR and EAR archives
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Run Actions Based on Platform
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SpeedFolder Technology
Create smaller and faster installations.
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Execute Java Applications
Execute Java applications, platform-specific executables,
scripts, batch files, and shell commands during installation.
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Windows Registry Support
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Creates Shortcuts, Aliases, and Links
Creates custom platform-specific shortcuts, aliases, and links
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Install to Multiple Configurable
Locations
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Information Dialogs
Show alert, warning, and information dialogs
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Launch Default Browser and Display a
Web Page
Uninstaller can launch default browser and display a web page.
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Set/Preserve File Modification Dates
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Overwrite Files in Use on Windows
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Replace Existing Files
Multiple options for replacing existing files.
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Installation UI
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NEW! Resizable
Dialogs
You can now specify how large you'd like your
installation dialogs to be.
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End-User Installation Help
Display end-user installation help.
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Custom GUI Panels
Build custom GUI panels without programming.
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Installation Password and Serial
Number Protection
Enable or disable features or components at installation time.
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User Input Validation
Evaluate user responses using regular expressions and display
customizable messages.
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Add Custom Installation Panels
Add custom installation panels using open API.
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Display Choose Folder and Choose File
Panels
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Enable sophisticated command-line
installations
Pre-built console -based (text and telnet) actions allow
sophisticated command-line installations.
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Add custom console actions
Add custom console actions using open API .
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NEW! Display
HTML
The Display HTML Panel allows you to display HTML from an
archived file or a specific URL on a panel during the
installation.
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NEW! Progress
Bar Control
These new APIs allow you control of the progress bar at
Pre-Install, Install, Post-Install, Pre-Uninstall,
and Post-Uninstall.
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Installation UI Customization Options
Customize the look and feel of your installation
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GUI Installations
Creates GUI installations quickly and easily with pre-built
panels.
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Bulleted Installation Steps
Bulleted list of installation steps, highlighted automatically
at each phase of installation.
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ASCII or HTML-formatted Text
Displays ASCII or HTML-formatted text in License Agreement
panel.
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Customizable installation GUI.
Advanced, completely customizable installation GUI offers a
sophisticated and easy to use experience.
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Billboards, Screens, and Panel images
Display custom billboards, splash screens, and panel images.
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Uninstallers
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Silent Uninstaller
Uninstaller can run silently, in a console or through telnet
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Customizable Uninstaller
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Uninstaller Actions and Panels
A new series of new actions and panels to the Pre-Uninstall
and Post-Uninstall phase.
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Display Custom Messages
Uninstaller can display custom messages
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Query product registry
Uninstaller can query product registry (InstallAnywhere's
install registry) for installed features and components.
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Execute Scripts
Uninstaller can execute scripts.
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Copy, Move, or Delete Any Files
Uninstaller can copy, move, or delete any files.
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Launch Default Browser and Display a
Web Page
Uninstaller can launch default browser and display a web page.
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Full Uninstaller Functionality
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Remove Running Applications on Windows
Uninstaller can remove running applications on Windows.
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Uninstaller Runs Graphically
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Design and Build Environment
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Advanced Designer
The Advanced Designer is faster, more responsive, and easier
to use than ever.
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Automatically Include Files
Automatically include files in installation from Manifest
files.
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Flow Control
Flow control using jump and label actions.
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Execute Sub-Installations
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Project Portability
Use Source Path Variables for project portability.
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Small Installations
Optimize installation builds for smaller installations.
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Advanced Command Line Build Options
Build process integration through property files.
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Build Projects From Existing Templates
New Projects can be built from existing Templates.
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Localized IDE
Integrated Developer Environment localized in English, French,
German, & Japanese.
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Pluggable Custom Code Actions
Pluggable Custom Code Actions appear in IDE.
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Group Actions
Actions can be grouped together and treated as a single unit.
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Interactive User Guide
Minimize the time to create professional installations.
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Extensive Graphics Library
InstallAnywhere includes extensive graphics library of
installation images.
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Build for Any Platform from Any
Platform
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Pre-built Java Virtual Machine Packs
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Builds Installations With and Without
Java VMs
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Easy Project Creation
Drag and Drop files and actions; contextual menus for easy
project creation.
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Legacy Dual-Fork Files
Seamlessly handle legacy dual-fork files
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Software Updating Functionality
Integrate PowerUpdate client for quick addition of software
updating functionality.
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Project Wizard
Six-step Project Wizard builds projects quickly.
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Automatically Find Java Main Class
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Sets Java Classpath Automatically
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Design, Build, and Test
Design, build, and test installation all from within design
environment.
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XML-based Project Files
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InstallAnywhere Variables Support
Control all aspects of the install process through these
variables.
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Install Sets
Organize installation options into Install Sets (e.g. Typical
& Minimal).
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Features and Components
Organize installation options into Features and Components.
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Build from Command Line
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Execute Return Codes
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Export to InstallAnywhere.NET Project
File Option
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Source Control Management Software
Compliance
Compatible with Source Control Management software like
ClearCase and Perforce.
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Support for Digital Signatures on
Windows
InstallAnywhere introduces the ability to digitally sign
Windows installations.
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Strict Java Virtual Machine Selection
Strict Java Virtual Machine selection for Installations and
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Suite Installations
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Creates suite installations
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Installation Merge Module
Communication
Merge Modules now have the ability to pass variables back to
the master installation.
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Import Merge Modules
Import Panels and Actions from a Merge Module into a master
project as an Action Group.
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Pre-installed Features and Components
Querry
Querry product registry (InstallAnywhere's install registry)
for pre-installed features and components.
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Deliver Installations for Every
Platform
Delivers installations for every platform using a single
CD/DVD.
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Build Installations Multiple CD/DVD
Distribution
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NEW! FLEXnet
Connect Integration
InstallAnywhere 8 makes it possible to integrate FLEXnet
Connect with the installation (FLEXnet Connect is licensed
separately).
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Install Directly from the Web
Install directly from the Web through InstallAnywhere Web
Installation (Java applet).
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Launch Installation Automatically
Applet launches installation automatically or by user request.
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