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- STEPUP SOFTWARE SHIPS SCRIPTGEN PRO
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- Dallas, Texas--May 28--StepUp Software today announced the
- release of ScriptGen Pro™, a simple and feature-rich
- Installer script generator. The point-and-click interface
- of ScriptGen Pro makes it the tool of choice for
- developers and network support personnel who want to use
- the industry standard for installing software, Apple’s
- “one-button” Installer. ScriptGen Pro can create powerful
- Installer scripts incorporating an Easy Install option,
- custom packages, resource installation, color graphics,
- compression, sound, splash screens, and fonts.
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- Industry Praises
- “ScriptGen Pro’s ease of use combined with its
- flexibility and functionality make it a must for writing
- Apple Installer Scripts, said Jonathan Kahn, Aladdin
- Systems. “WOW!!! It took all of _10 minutes_ to select my
- options and generate an installer script that worked.
- What a time saver!,” said Alan Pabst, Heizer Software.
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- Compression
- With additional third-party products, ScriptGen Pro
- supports three common compression formats: Compact Pro,
- Stuffit, and Diamond. Adding decompression support to an
- Installer script is as simple as checking a checkbox.
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- InstallerPack™ Support
- InstallerPack, StepUp’s collection of Installer
- add-ons called action atoms (sold separately), is
- internally supported making any feature available by
- checking a checkbox. Custom graphics, sound, compression,
- and custom folder icons are script enhancements
- incorporated with InstallerPack.
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- Network Support
- Installer scripts for networks are fully supported.
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- Importing and Reporting
- ScriptGen Pro can import existing Installer scripts
- written for Installer versions 3.2 through 3.4. A report
- detailing scripts may be output to any text editor.
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- Custom Packages
- Packages allow the end-user to choose a subset or
- variation of the Easy Install. They may include
- descriptions and custom icons which display in the
- Installer’s custom screen. The developer may choose to
- force a restart if a package is installed and may declare
- a package to be removable.
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- MPW Support
- For professional Installer scripters already familiar
- with Apple’s Rez language, ScriptGen Pro will generate
- and compile Rez code using Apple events and Apple’s
- Macintosh Programmer’s Workshop.
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- Limited-Time Offer For Free Add-ons
- For a limited time, StepUp is shipping ScriptGen Pro
- with two Installer add-ons. The “UserSelectsDestination
- Action Atom” gives the end-user the ability to choose a
- folder during the installation to place the installed
- software. The “AlertUser Function” displays a dialog when
- the Installer is launched reminding the user to disable
- extensions (the text is developer-modifiable). The dialog
- contains a “Continue” and a “Quit” button.
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- Pricing Information
- ScriptGen Pro is $169. InstallerPack is $219. Both
- products may be purchased direct from StepUp Software or
- from the MacTech Magazine Mail Order Store.
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- Installer Technology Leader
- StepUp Software is a software development company
- specializing in Installer-related products and services.
- The company develops script-generating utilities, custom
- Installer scripts, and custom action atoms.
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- Contact
- StepUp Software
- 7110 Glendora Avenue
- Dallas, Texas 75230-5428
- (214) 360-9301 Voice
- (214) 360-0127 Fax
- AppleLink: StepUp
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- MacTech Magazine Mail Order Store
- PO Box 250055
- Los Angeles, CA 90025-9555
- (310) 575-4343 Voice
- (310) 575-0925 Fax
- AppleLink: MT.CUSTSVC
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- ScriptGen and ScriptGen Pro are trademarks of StepUp
- Software. Diamond is a trademark of Soft Technologies.
- Compact Pro and ExtractorCR are trademarks of Bill
- Goodman. Apple is a registered trademark of Apple
- Computer, Inc. MPW is atrademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
-