Intelligent MSI Installer Builder Leverages Next Generation Windows Installer XML (WiX) Technology

WINNIPEG, MB, CANADA, August 27, 2010 (Press-News.org) Indigo Rose Software, a leading provider of software development tools, today announced the release of MSI Factory 2.1, the next-generation intelligent setup builder for Windows. MSI Factory 2.1 fully leverages Microsoft's Windows Installer XML (WiX) compiler technology for creating 100% pure MSI format installer packages in a faster and more intuitive way.

MSI Factory 2.1 makes the task of creating professional MSI installer files faster, easier and hassle-free. Developers simply drag and drop files onto the project window and click on the build button. However, for those project leads requiring advanced Windows Installer features, MSI Factory 2.1 provides access to the underlying intelligence such as components, sequences and GUID's, helping to jump start the deployment process.

MSI Factory 2.1 offers a complete set of advanced installer capabilities including an intelligent development environment, a revolutionary fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper / chainer with LZMA data compression and 300+ easy to use actions for creating totally custom installation solutions. MSI Factory generates an installer that can work with all versions of Windows from 95 through Windows 7.

"Developing a Windows Installer MSI package has traditionally been complicated and prone to error," said Colin Adams, president of Indigo Rose Software Corporation. "Our goal was to create a new standard for intelligent setup builders. We believe MSI Factory 2.1 moves the software development industry forward with its advanced features, low learning curve and next generation intelligence."

MSI Factory 2.1 incorporates a rich feature set to assist developers with the complex productivity challenges typically associated with creating industry standard MSI format Windows Installer packages. Some features include:

* Next Generation - Fully leverages WiX compiler technology, giving developers easy access to the same technology Microsoft uses internally for creating installers for products like Microsoft Office and SQL Server.

* Bootstrap Wrapper/Chainer - Unique fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper with LZMA compression and 300+ actions including HTTP downloads for unprecedented flexibility in an MSI based installer.

* WiX - Generate WiX compatible source projects with integrated support for WiX fragments and extensions.

* LZMA Compression - Integrated into the .EXE bootstrap wrapper to ensure the smallest installers possible.

* Dialog Editor - Visual dialog editor for quickly customizing the user interface. Includes 22 different control types (check boxes, radio buttons, bitmaps, edit fields, list boxes, selection trees, icons, scrollable text, etc.) for creating fully custom dialogs.

MSI Factory 2.0 is priced at $395 (USD) per developer. For more information or to download a 30 day trial version, visit http://www.indigorose.com/products/msi-factory/