
To create an InstallShield object wizard in Visual C++, click New on the File menu. If you installed either of these programs after you installed InstallShield, you will need to run the InstallShield installation in maintenance mode in order to add the wizard functionality to your Visual Studio application. If you had these applications installed before you ran the InstallShield installation, the functionality to create an InstallShield object wizard will have been added. If you need to provide a more professional look to your wizard, greater functionality, or customized display, you should create your own wizard using Visual C++ or Visual Basic. Although the stock wizard has a few limitations, it is simple to implement and use. Another drawback of the stock wizard is that it does not provide support for array properties. If you would like to create a customized interface for your wizard, you will need to create your own wizard in Visual C++ or Visual Basic. You cannot pick and choose which properties you would like to display, nor can you customize the way the wizard looks. For example, the stock wizard cannot be customized to fit your needs. There are a few limitations of the stock wizard that can be overcome by using a custom wizard. The stock wizard displays all of your read-only properties and provides an edit field for your read/write properties. The InstallShield stock wizard is well-suited for in-house use of your object.


InstallShield can create a stock wizard for you based on the properties that you created, or you can create your own wizard using Visual Basic or Visual C++. When you include properties in your object, it is a good idea to provide an interface for the users of your object to modify those properties. Open topic with navigation Designing an Object’s Wizard
