dependencies in VB2005

[Chas]

Before I start down the road with my first VB2005 app, how do I distribute
the finished app? Assuming it is strictly a standalone, how do you create
the install package? I am coming from the VB6 world and there are many good
installers that would identify the libraries needed and include them in the
package.

I have used Package and Deploy from MS, InstallShield Express, and Inno to
create good VB6 installations. Is there something similar for VB2005?

 

[Ross Presser]

Before I start down the road with my first VB2005 app, how do I distribute
the finished app? Assuming it is strictly a standalone, how do you create
the install package? I am coming from the VB6 world and there are many good
installers that would identify the libraries needed and include them in the
package.

I have used Package and Deploy from MS, InstallShield Express, and Inno to
create good VB6 installations. Is there something similar for VB2005?

There are two solutions. One is the so-called "XCopy deployment", in which
you need only distribute any files that appear in the "bin" subdirectory of
your project - presumably in a ZIP file or other similar archive. The
other solution is to add a Setup project to your solution; when you do
this, there is a wizard that will help you.