This may not be the right place to ask this but I need to know how to compile, build a project and create the setup files using VC#2005 express exition
I haven't really looked into doing this from within the C# IDE itself, but here's what I do.
I use an external setup builder program (there are several on the market) to build installers. In theC# project folder, there is a folder called "bin\release", which, when you build your solution, apparently the IDE puts the complete package there. I just add those files to my setup builder project, set some options, and out pops a standalone executable, ready for distribution!
Beyond that, I'm sure there's a way to build .msi installers from within the IDE; I just haven't needed it.
You will either need to use a third party product such as Wise for Windows Installer or InstallShield, or upgrade to Visual Studio Professional or higher.
In VS 2003 there is a project which you can create for the setup (File->New Project->Setup Project). From what I have seen in VC# 2005 express is that there is no setup project. So to answer your question I am not sure you can create a setup file. But if I am wrong I would want to know how as well.
creating setup files using VC# 2005
BobInKy
I use an external setup builder program (there are several on the market) to build installers. In theC# project folder, there is a folder called "bin\release", which, when you build your solution, apparently the IDE puts the complete package there. I just add those files to my setup builder project, set some options, and out pops a standalone executable, ready for distribution!
Beyond that, I'm sure there's a way to build .msi installers from within the IDE; I just haven't needed it.
qLothar
RicoIT
In VS 2003 there is a project which you can create for the setup (File->New Project->Setup Project). From what I have seen in VC# 2005 express is that there is no setup project. So to answer your question I am not sure you can create a setup file. But if I am wrong I would want to know how as well.