From f432054bd96c7c79bfca675bdd56f131daf837f0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: joostverburg NSIS Scripts can be compiled with the makensis compiler. If you have installed the shell extensions (they are installed by default),
- right click on the script file in Windows and choose 'Compile NSI'. The
+ right click on the script file in explorer and choose 'Compile NSI'. The
compiler will be started in the MakeNSISW interface. You can also start MakeNSISW and open the script using the File menu
- or drag the script file into the window.
MakeNSISW is a graphical interface for the compiler.
For information about the NSIS Script format, a tutorial, useful functions and a reference of all commands, see the Documentation.
-If you want to create an installer with the Modern User Interface, check +
If you want to create an installer with a modern user interface, check the Modern UI Readme.
For example scripts, browse the Examples folder.
-More tutorials and examples can be found in the online - NSIS Archive.
For information about the plugins, browse the Contrib folder.
+For a FAQ, tutorials, articles and more examples see the NSIS + Site.
diff --git a/Menu/index.html b/Menu/index.html index 37ad0f52..274c4c21 100644 --- a/Menu/index.html +++ b/Menu/index.html @@ -12,12 +12,15 @@Welcome
-NSIS is a free win32 installer/uninstaller system.
+An installer is the first experience of a user with your application. + Slow or unsuccesful software installations are the most irritating + computer problems. A quick and user friendly installer is therefore an + essential part of your software product. NSIS helps you to create such + installers.
NSIS installers are based on NSIS Scripts (.nsi) which can be compiled - with the makensis compiler.
-You can create both simple installers and installers that handle lots - of advanced tasks. Installers can also be extended with plugins written - in C, C++ or another language.
+ with the makensis compiler. They can also be extended with plug-ins written + in C, C++, Delphi or another language. +This menu contains links to applications, websites and documentation that will help you to create your installers.
Update
NSIS Update allows you to check whether a new release is available and to download the latest development files from CVS.
-The development files have not been tested yet in all situations, so - you should only use them if you are following the NSIS development or - looking for a specific bugfix.
+Usage of development files for installer production is not recommended when you are not + following the NSIS development. You can use development files to prepare installers for + the next vesion or if you are looking for a specific bugfix or feature.
See the Changelog for the latest changes in the development files.
Websites
-NSIS Development Site - - All of the latest information about NSIS development
+NSIS Site - + Latest news, developments, downloads, FAQ, tutorials, more examples, articles.
NSIS Archive - - Useful functions, NSIS related software, example scripts, plugins and - tutorials
+ Repository of NSIS information (part of the NSIS Site). Contains examples, tutorials, + plug-ins, NSIS related software and more.NSIS Forum - Talk with others in the NSIS community
NSIS IRC Channel - Chat with NSIS developers (IRC client required)
- Bugs - Check the list of submitted bugs or submit a new one
+ Bug Tracker - Check the list of submitted bugs or submit a new one