Help on splash screen and file initialization

crystalcoder · 14th February 2012, 11:42

Hi, I'm a new user to NSIS since reviously I'm using INNO. I have no background on C or C++ programming. So a sample code would be helpful.

I have a custom page which will load RTF file and show information about the application that I'm installing. This I'm using the 'LoadRTF.nsh' plugin. Now my problem is, how can I embed and extract the RTF file to temporary directory before all the page load using a splash screen initializing progress display like Winamp installer?

Afrow UK · 14th February 2012, 14:25

You can use the Banner plug-in.

Stu

crystalcoder · 15th February 2012, 11:38

Thanks for the advice. I have tested the following banner plug-ins.
- EBanner
- NewAdvSplash
- SpiderBanner

The closest to what I wanted is SpiderBanner. I'll have to run install page for single section then only go to welcome screen. That I'll try to figure up. Thanks for the idea.

If possible I want to do something like the attachment image.

crystalcoder · 15th February 2012, 12:16

I think I found something using "WinMessages.nsh" on examples folder for "Banner.dll". The banner.dll plugin can use to show that loading page. Now next problem is how to embed RTF file and read the embeded RTF using 'LoadRTF.nsh'?

MSG · 15th February 2012, 12:53

Embedding RTF has been asked about many times before. IIRC you can use a license page for that. But search the forums, you'll find it.

crystalcoder · 15th February 2012, 13:44

Using license page already tried. The problem is the display text box for RTF file is too small. Therefore I use my own custom page that consist only single text box to 100% width and height to show the RTF information.

Zizzzzy · 15th February 2012, 17:51

Setup your Temporary folder by using:

SetOutPath "$TEMP\DirectoryOfYourChoice"

You can include your file to be packaged by adding

File "Path\To\Your\File.rtf"

In my scripts, I have those two lines in my Function .onInit, the files are extracted and available in my temp directory while the program initializes and are ready immediately for use on my pages (or even splash screen)

I also add:

Function .onGUIEnd
RMDir /r /REBOOTOK "$TEMP\DirectoryOfYourChoice"
FunctionEnd

This will delete the temp files when your installer exits.

Afrow UK · 15th February 2012, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by crystalcoder

Thanks for the advice. I have tested the following banner plug-ins.
- EBanner
- NewAdvSplash
- SpiderBanner

I specifically said the Banner plug-in, because it comes with NSIS.

Stu

crystalcoder · 15th February 2012, 20:13

To: Zizzzzy
Thanks! It works! Didn't know the 'File' command can be use within function. Thought that is only usable in section

To: Afrow UK
Thanks a lot for the reminder. I actually realized after my #3 post and replied at #4. But that didn't solve the embedding and extacting the RTF file that I wanted.

crystalcoder · 15th February 2012, 21:22

Sorry to ask another question, since I'm totally beginner in C or C++.

How to specify or define a boolean? After that how to change the value or even comparing it using ${if}?

Specifying it will be using or passing parameter
Var MyBoolean

Now how do I set or change this boolean and then compare?

Afrow UK · 15th February 2012, 21:31

There are no data types as such in NSIS (all variables are strings) so the Boolean value is up to you. It can be "1" or "true" or "yes" (or whatever).

Edit: To set, use StrCpy.

Stu

crystalcoder · 15th February 2012, 21:42

Thanks a lot! I know about StrCpy and StrCmp. So strings value is fine for me as I'm using it by default. Just wondering it only.

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crystalcoder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	Help on splash screen and file initialization Hi, I'm a new user to NSIS since reviously I'm using INNO. I have no background on C or C++ programming. So a sample code would be helpful. I have a custom page which will load RTF file and show information about the application that I'm installing. This I'm using the 'LoadRTF.nsh' plugin. Now my problem is, how can I embed and extract the RTF file to temporary directory before all the page load using a splash screen initializing progress display like Winamp installer?

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14th February 2012, 14:25	#2
Afrow UK Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 8,434	You can use the Banner plug-in. Stu

15th February 2012, 11:38	#3
crystalcoder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	Thanks for the advice. I have tested the following banner plug-ins. - EBanner - NewAdvSplash - SpiderBanner The closest to what I wanted is SpiderBanner. I'll have to run install page for single section then only go to welcome screen. That I'll try to figure up. Thanks for the idea. If possible I want to do something like the attachment image. Attached Thumbnails

15th February 2012, 12:16	#4
crystalcoder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	I think I found something using "WinMessages.nsh" on examples folder for "Banner.dll". The banner.dll plugin can use to show that loading page. Now next problem is how to embed RTF file and read the embeded RTF using 'LoadRTF.nsh'?

15th February 2012, 12:53	#5
MSG Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,892	Embedding RTF has been asked about many times before. IIRC you can use a license page for that. But search the forums, you'll find it.

15th February 2012, 13:44	#6
crystalcoder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	Using license page already tried. The problem is the display text box for RTF file is too small. Therefore I use my own custom page that consist only single text box to 100% width and height to show the RTF information.

15th February 2012, 17:51	#7
Zizzzzy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3	Setup your Temporary folder by using: SetOutPath "$TEMP\DirectoryOfYourChoice" You can include your file to be packaged by adding File "Path\To\Your\File.rtf" In my scripts, I have those two lines in my Function .onInit, the files are extracted and available in my temp directory while the program initializes and are ready immediately for use on my pages (or even splash screen) I also add: Function .onGUIEnd RMDir /r /REBOOTOK "$TEMP\DirectoryOfYourChoice" FunctionEnd This will delete the temp files when your installer exits.

15th February 2012, 20:13	#9
crystalcoder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	To: Zizzzzy Thanks! It works! Didn't know the 'File' command can be use within function. Thought that is only usable in section To: Afrow UK Thanks a lot for the reminder. I actually realized after my #3 post and replied at #4. But that didn't solve the embedding and extacting the RTF file that I wanted.

15th February 2012, 21:22	#10
crystalcoder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	Sorry to ask another question, since I'm totally beginner in C or C++. How to specify or define a boolean? After that how to change the value or even comparing it using ${if}? Specifying it will be using or passing parameter Var MyBoolean Now how do I set or change this boolean and then compare?

15th February 2012, 21:31	#11
Afrow UK Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 8,434	There are no data types as such in NSIS (all variables are strings) so the Boolean value is up to you. It can be "1" or "true" or "yes" (or whatever). Edit: To set, use StrCpy. Stu

15th February 2012, 21:42	#12
crystalcoder Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	Thanks a lot! I know about StrCpy and StrCmp. So strings value is fine for me as I'm using it by default. Just wondering it only.