Features of the Build Automator

Build Projects

Set up your build projects in the Project Window. Double click on the available actions on the right to create a project action. Use the list on the left to group your actions in the project into logical project items that you can use independently if you want to.

Items can be executed individually, for each project item, or for the entire project. Each item can be completely configured.

Actions

The Build Automator includes actions to compile installs using Setup Builder from Lindersoft or the freeware Inno Setup. Future builds will be able to compile Setup Factory, InstallShield and Wise installs.

The Build Automator also includes actions to compile Clarion applications created in Clarion 6.3 or older as well as any language that can be compiled using MS-Build, including Clarion 7, Clarion#, Visual Studio 2005 projects and solutions and Delphi projects and solutions. We will add more native options for various compilers and builders during 2008 and early 2009.

The Build Automator is also fully prepared to protect your programs with Armadillo / Software Passport.

Interface

The Build Automator is truly simple to use with a nice, clean interface. Clutter is kept to an absolute minimum to create a constructive working environment.

Toolbars, menus and hotkeys make the interface easily accessible for anyone. The interface detects your computer settings and adjusts itself to your resolution and operating system.

Documentation / Help / Users Guide

The Build Automator comes with a detailed help file that is accessible anywhere in the program. We also supply a manual in PDF format that currently is over 140 pages long. We will be improving and adding to the documentation as new features and actions are implemented.

You can check the download page to see if we have updated the documentation, and grab the updated documentation when needed.

Develop your own plug-ins

The Build Automator makes it possible to add your own actions by writing your own dlls that the Build Automator will call. To use your dll in the Build Automator you use the Action Editor to create the actions. This makes your plugin actions available in the Build Automator.

We even make it easy for you to get started with the plugin dll by optionally generate code for you in Clarion, Visual C++ or Delphi! Clarion developers can optionally purchase a set of templates and classes that make it easy to develop plugin dlls using Clarion.

Future Plans

We have a long list of new features for the Build Automator that we will be working on in the future. Please visit our future plans page for more information.