JimBob091197
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SetupApi.pas needed
Visual C++ 5.0 comes with the header file for the Setup Api (SetupApi.h). I am looking for the Delphi translation of this file. It's rather large (nearly 4000 lines) so it would save me a lot of time if somebody had the COMPLETE Delphi version...
Even better, does anyone know of a tool that translates C header files into .pas files? I'm not worried about .cpp files, only .h files. If somebody can point me to a freeware app that did this, I will up the points to 200.
Even better, does anyone know of a tool that translates C header files into .pas files? I'm not worried about .cpp files, only .h files. If somebody can point me to a freeware app that did this, I will up the points to 200.
For is the setupApi.h files? For making setup programs?
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SetupApi is Microsoft's setup & installation API. It includes INF files, CAB files, disk prompting, file queues, file logs, disk space, mru lists, uninstalling, system information, system shutdown, etc. It's basically all the non-visual stuff needed for a setup installation program.
I have setupapi.h, but I am looking for setupapi.pas. I figure that Borland must have an app that converts .h files to .pas for Delphi, but unfortunately there are many files that have not been included with Delphi...
I have setupapi.h, but I am looking for setupapi.pas. I figure that Borland must have an app that converts .h files to .pas for Delphi, but unfortunately there are many files that have not been included with Delphi...
Hi JimBob,
Sorry, haven't seen such a thing on the net, the only thing I can refer to is a freeware setup programme, very nice with all the source! I guess some are all of the setupapi.h must be there. I dobn't know really, because I didn't found the time yet to look at the source. Maybe you can have a look? Give me a note about what you've found there : http://www.connect.net/jordanr/
Good luck!
Regards, Zif.
Sorry, haven't seen such a thing on the net, the only thing I can refer to is a freeware setup programme, very nice with all the source! I guess some are all of the setupapi.h must be there. I dobn't know really, because I didn't found the time yet to look at the source. Maybe you can have a look? Give me a note about what you've found there : http://www.connect.net/jordanr/
Good luck!
Regards, Zif.
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Thanks Zif. I'm not wanting a setup program (I usually use InstallShield). I only the api to manipulate INF & CAB files, etc.
I will look at Inno Setup that you referred me to, because it comes with source code and may have some setupapi stuff in it.
I'll download it and look at it over the weekend, and get back to you on Monday.
Cheers,
JB
I will look at Inno Setup that you referred me to, because it comes with source code and may have some setupapi stuff in it.
I'll download it and look at it over the weekend, and get back to you on Monday.
Cheers,
JB
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Hi Zif.
I got the source for Inno Setup, and got it to compile, but I couldn't get the Inno Setup exe file. I couldn't find any setupapi stuff in the setup program. It appears that Jordan Russell does his setup stuff manually (e.g. creating program group shortcuts, etc...)
If you are able to get (or already have) the InnoSetup exe program (ISetup.exe), please mail it to me at davekw@iafrica.com. It appears that the source is on www.connect.net, but the exe is on www.members.aol.com...
Ta,
JB
I got the source for Inno Setup, and got it to compile, but I couldn't get the Inno Setup exe file. I couldn't find any setupapi stuff in the setup program. It appears that Jordan Russell does his setup stuff manually (e.g. creating program group shortcuts, etc...)
If you are able to get (or already have) the InnoSetup exe program (ISetup.exe), please mail it to me at davekw@iafrica.com. It appears that the source is on www.connect.net, but the exe is on www.members.aol.com...
Ta,
JB
I've sended it to you by e-mail.
Regards,Zif.
Regards,Zif.
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Thanks Zif, I just got your e-mail now.
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To ZifNab: I had a look at Inno Setup (at the source code) over the w/end, and it doesn't appear to have any of the SetupApi stuff in it...
To d003303: Thanks. This is what I have been looking for. It isn't 100% perfect, but it converted the .h file to a 4500 line .pas file, which will save he a LOT of time. The .pas file doesn't compile as-is, but it didn't take me too long to get it to compile (changes to uses-clause, etc...).
To d003303: Thanks. This is what I have been looking for. It isn't 100% perfect, but it converted the .h file to a 4500 line .pas file, which will save he a LOT of time. The .pas file doesn't compile as-is, but it didn't take me too long to get it to compile (changes to uses-clause, etc...).
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P.S. d003303: You can answer the question... I have put the pts up to 200 for you.
Ta,
JB
Ta,
JB
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Thanks again,
JB
JB