StuffIt InstallerMaker for Macintosh

Give your software a solid beginning.StuffIt InstallerMaker 8.0 for Mac OS X™
Now runs native under Mac OS X™ (requires 10.2 or higher).We know, its still has some issues but its finally ready to let developers kick the tires! InstallerMaker 8.0 runs can create Mac® OS X, Classic OS, or hybrid installers and features a number of enhancements for Mac OS X. InstallerMaker OverviewCREATE COMPLEX INSTALLERS IN RECORD TIME.
InstallerMaker's time-saving features build smart, complex installers in a flash. Scriptable, recordable and attachable, InstallerMaker lets you automate the build process for consistent, time-saving results. By eliminating repetitive tasks, you'll ensure the quality and outcome of your products. Plus, InstallerMaker creates demoware in minutes, installs from FTP and HTTP sites, has built-in smart updating, offers complete install/uninstall options, allows for automatic renaming of existing files, total customization options, and a whole lot more! SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY BUILDING THE SMALLEST INSTALLERS.
InstallerMaker builds the smallest installers in the industry to give you added time and cost savings. Using the StuffIt Engine, InstallerMaker builds installers that are 15% smaller than those created by any other installation software. Smaller installers download faster and easier, give you more space on your CD, and broaden network bandwidth. These time and cost savings go straight to your bottom line! USE THE INTERNET TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.
Install using the Web.
Take advantage of InstallerMaker's Internet capabilities by building installers that can retrieve files from the Internet. Just specify an FTP or HTTP site with a path leading to a file to retrieve and install. Easily make modifications just by uploading files. Convenient online registration.
Have your customers register your software via email or the Web! Set the installer to automatically jump your customer to your Web site. You'll get their information instantly. NOTHING IS EASIER TO USE.
From complex to simple installers, InstallerMaker's got you covered.
InstallerMaker's intuitive point-and-click interface makes setting destinations and installation conditions practically effortless. Creating complex installers, with hierarchical packages and sublevel assignments of conditions, actions and packages, has never been easier. Praise from the Pros
"The main thing I like about Smith Micro's StuffIt InstallerMaker is that it's as easy to use as StuffIt Deluxe. It lets me concentrate on more important things than writing installers."
--Steve Dorner-VP of Technology, Qualcomm "StuffIt InstallerMaker is an indispensable tool for our software distribution and system administration needs. InstallerMaker makes it easy for us to create robust, portable, flexible and bullet-proof installers, and it's getting better!" Examples of our use:

Recreating commercial installers to add accessories and copy-protected versions of commercial applications we own

Deploying internet application suites and configuration software for our dial-up users, networked office users, and networked student housing

Rebuilding laboratory workstations

"A quick word of praise: InstallerMaker has some really nice features. The guy who added the "synchronize dates" script should have his salary doubled. That script alone will save me hours each week."
--Trevor Hancher, ATI Technologies"Smith Micro's InstallerMaker will warm the hearts of developers and users everywhere. If this product is successful, you won't ever notice your software installer again. That's the way it should be."
--MacUser, Online Expo Reports "StuffIt InstallerMaker has been a welcome relief. No more installation headaches for us or the end users. Thanks for making such a great product!"
--Eytan Bernet, Director of Software Engineering, Tom Snyder Productions, Inc. "We found StuffIt InstallerMaker very easy to use, easy for the programmer to set up, and is generally very cool."
--Bill Dugan, Producer, MacPlay Improvements in StuffIt InstallerMaker 8.0 InstallerMaker runs natively under Mac OS X™
It requires Mac OS 10.2.6 or higher and as of build 25 is Tiger compatible.Integrated Administrator Authentication Option
in the "Build" dialog can require users running an installer to enter a valid Admin password.File permissions can now be set in
InstallerMaker's GetInfo dialog. Results of "Find" tasks can now be reused by subsequent tasks
for improved performance particularly when installing an update.It is now possible to "Find" a partial path such as "ApplicationName/Plug-ins"
saving time and reducing false hits.Bundle/Packages now recognized and handled differently than
folders. Packages can easily overwrite earlier versions rather than merge the contents.Many new Mac OS X prefab "Locations" have been added and reorganized
to help speed installer development.InstallerMaker can now launch shell scripts
for those times a command line is worth a thousand words.Improvements in StuffIt InstallerMaker 7.1.2InstallerMaker 7.1.2 Installers
Now run under Mac OS X.Installing components as "root"
Provide a wrapper to allow installers to be run with "root" privileges by those with an Administrator login and password. Addressed an issue which under some circumstances resulted in the users GlobalPreferences being reset to defaults.Refreshing a Folder in an Archive
Addressed issues which resulted in the failure to propagate Package and Domain assignments to sub-items or new items in an archive being refreshed when a new version of a folder is dragged to the installer archive.Symbolic Links (aliases) within Frameworks and other Packages
Addressed issue where symbolic links within these packages were lost when the package was added to an installer archive.Root of Boot Volume ("/")
Added a Location for the root directory of the boot volume.Searching Bundled Apps by Type, Creator, or Version
Added this capability.Make Deletion Task
Added a "Make Deletion Task (SubItems)" task as the existing tool only worked for top level items.Copy/Move Task
Resolved issues reporting progress of these Tasks.Cancelling Replace Operations
Removed the "Cancel" button for Replace or Add/Replace operations. (It will still be available during Add only operations.)Improvements in StuffIt InstallerMaker 7.1.1Finds
Addressed issues which resulted in failed or incomplete "Find" tasks. Hybrid Installers
Fixed an issue which caused hybrid installers to abort when run in Classic mode if Carbonlib 1.2 or newer wasn't present. EULA's
Corrected problem that could result in installers crashing on OS 8.1 or earlier when accepting an End User License Agreement. Installing components as "root"
Provide a wrapper to allow installers to be run with "root" privileges by those with an Administrator login and password. New in StuffIt InstallerMaker 7.1Create Mac® OS X hybrid installers.
Now you can create one installer for both your Mac OS X and Classic applications. One installer means one download for your customers. Write your own locations.
InstallerMaker's new Universal ILoc allows you to create your own locations. Two new destination path helper applications.
"Destination Path.Classic" and "Destination Path.Carbon" return the result paths when a particular destination and domain are selected. These are useful in determining where a file will be saved under different OS versions. You can also perform a batch report on all destinations and domains, with the result stored as a text file. Easily add a start-up picture.
Using a script, you can add a start-up picture from a file. Get control over errors.
Now you have the ability to ignore errors returned by a delete task. Enhanced permissions for directories.
Have users with multiple administrator accounts? InstallerMaker now sets group write permission for directories that are created. Earlier Version Enhancements: 7.0/7.0.1Create Carbon installers.
Now you can create Mac® OS X compatible installers using Mac OS 9.x or older. You'll be ready for when your customers upgrade to Mac OS X. Let them know about your license agreement.
InstallerMaker's new Software License Agreement feature requires your users to actively accept or decline your software license agreement. They'll no longer be able to skip it by just hitting Return or by having Accept show as the default button. Get full scripting support.
Now you can create scripts for Gestalt conditions, Online Registration and Demoware features. Automate for faster builds! Take advantage of 16 new install locations.
New locations have been added for use as install destinations of items and source location of tasks. Online registration supports more email clients.
Your users will be able to register your software using PowerMail (which comes with Mac OS X) and Outlook. More options makes it easier for them to register. Updated for StuffIt 6.0.
Now your network installers can extract .sit, .hqx, .bin, and .zip files using StuffIt 6.0 components. Additional "Kind" selectors for excluding aliases.
In order to exclude aliases, when editing Find criteria for destinations and source locations, two new items have been added to the Kind selections: "is type/creator (ignore aliases)" and "is not type/creator (ignore aliases). Current Version: 8.0 build 28 Specifications: Requires Mac OS 10.2.6 or higher Mac OS 10.4 ("Tiger") compatible. Can build installers for Mac OS 8.1 and higher (though v7.1.2 is often preferable for Classic Mac OS installers*).* Developers needing to build installers under pre-OS X versions of the Mac OS or installers that will run on Mac OS 8.0 and earlier can still download InstallerMaker 7.1.2.