Haha,
Never has someone asked for so much with so little words.
1. AutoCad 2013+ Has an automatic loader. Or you can add a registry entry to start it up, or a script file from a desktop shortcut.
2. If you want to distribute it as an installer package I use MSI Factory. It's not free but it's very good and easy to use.
3. I have found lots of ribbon getting started answers on here. If you mean add it to the AutoCad Ribbon i am not sure, but do a search on here there are lots of good examples.
I'm sure my answers can be improved, but good luck.
Haha,
Never has someone asked for so much with so little words.
1. AutoCad 2013+ Has an automatic loader. Or you can add a registry entry to start it up, or a script file from a desktop shortcut.
2. If you want to distribute it as an installer package I use MSI Factory. It's not free but it's very good and easy to use.
3. I have found lots of ribbon getting started answers on here. If you mean add it to the AutoCad Ribbon i am not sure, but do a search on here there are lots of good examples.
I'm sure my answers can be improved, but good luck.
Below links are very useful to build installer:
http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2010/09/building-an-installer-part-1....
http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2010/09/building-an-installer-part-2....
http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2010/09/building-an-installer-part-3....
For ribbon you can have a look on below link:
http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2008/04/the-new-ribbonb.html
Below links are very useful to build installer:
http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2010/09/building-an-installer-part-1....
http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2010/09/building-an-installer-part-2....
http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2010/09/building-an-installer-part-3....
For ribbon you can have a look on below link:
http://through-the-interface.typepad.com/through_the_interface/2008/04/the-new-ribbonb.html
I second quigs's suggestion of using Autoloader if your deployment is for AutoCAD 2012+ (not 2013+, quigs :-)). Google for Autoloader for more info. Using this feature, you only have to copy files to the correct location - instead of writing a complicated installer that has to check the regsitry to determine which AutoCAD vertical/version/locale is present. Autloader can also automatically load a partial CUI for your application - very easy way to deploy your UI.
I second quigs's suggestion of using Autoloader if your deployment is for AutoCAD 2012+ (not 2013+, quigs :-)). Google for Autoloader for more info. Using this feature, you only have to copy files to the correct location - instead of writing a complicated installer that has to check the regsitry to determine which AutoCAD vertical/version/locale is present. Autloader can also automatically load a partial CUI for your application - very easy way to deploy your UI.
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