Re: making a custom installer

[paul hermeneutic gmail com]

> I installed some of the sheets from the DSR using diashapes. I am
> considering removing some of the standard sheets (we do software for
> electronic devices, so most of the standard sheets are unlikely to be
> used, so I am thinking it might be less likely to overwhem my
> co-workers to have fewer sheets). I am open to including diashapes in
> the custom installer, though I think it is unlikely it will get used.
>
> If there is any advise on packaging you think would be useful for my
> company's needs, I would be interested to read it.

What is the chance that the installer could optionally use a
configuration file?  The configuration file would specify which shapes
to install.  It could be edited to include local, custom shapes.

The installer would come with a default configuration file that
installs the basic set delivered with the package.  Both local and
Internet public URLs could specify additional shapes to be installed.

There should also be a way to generate the configuration file from the
program.  This would allow one to install shapes and configure until
it was considered ideal, then generate the configuration file for use
on multiple other machines.

Another way would be to reference shapes on a network location and not
install them on local media.  Centralized management would then be
able to control what shapes are available.

A silent installer is needed anyway.