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I wrote my source code, I have one picture I’m using for that program. Now how do I go and make my program install it self? Also how do I hide the picture my program uses for a background from the user. It would really suck if someone “borrowed my art work.”
[Edited by - neob on March 2, 2007 7:37:10 PM]
What do you mean by "Make my program install it"? ..Install what?
Are you using installation scripts, or a custom made installer?
As for hiding the picture, you can:
-Make it a resource, and build it into the program
-Change the file extension (cheap way..)
-Compress and/or encrypt it (and change file extension[smile])
-Under Windows, you could also insure its attributes are hidden
These are just some ideas..
Are you using installation scripts, or a custom made installer?
As for hiding the picture, you can:
-Make it a resource, and build it into the program
-Change the file extension (cheap way..)
-Compress and/or encrypt it (and change file extension[smile])
-Under Windows, you could also insure its attributes are hidden
These are just some ideas..
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How does a pro do it? By "-Make it a resource, and build it into the program"?
And I have no idea how to install my program, should I get the installation scripts?
And I have no idea how to install my program, should I get the installation scripts?
pros? Some commercial games use compressed cabnit files for their game content.
If you only have one image though, you should be safe with embedding it as a resource.
As for installers, this is what I use:
InnoSetup
There is another installer that gives the scripter more control.
I'll post it when I find it..
*edit:
Here it is!
NSIS
If you only have one image though, you should be safe with embedding it as a resource.
As for installers, this is what I use:
InnoSetup
There is another installer that gives the scripter more control.
I'll post it when I find it..
*edit:
Here it is!
NSIS
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