Feature Idea: Splash Screen

dodgly · 26th April 2001, 05:36

It'd be nice to throw a splash graphic up just before/as the install starts.

Something like:

Splash imagefile [delay]

So...

Splash "whatever.bmp" 3

Would hold up whatever.bmp for 3 seconds. Or we could get really anal-retentive and go miliseconds or something so you could have it up 3253 miliseconds if it that was important to you.

Thoughts?

--Lyle E. Dodge
lyle@lyledodge.com

petersa · 26th April 2001, 08:09

Well, I honestly think that the only reason splash screens were invented, was to have something going on during the required delay, i.e. InstallShield.

So that'd be the reason why it hasn't been added yet, I guess.

But having it as a feature would make NSIS all the more powerful...

dodgly · 26th April 2001, 08:17

However, it can be a nice thing none-the-less. Which would, as you say, make NSIS all the more manly.

--Lyle

RM · 26th April 2001, 09:42

it's uselss.
why to add a pointless delay?

carlito_au · 26th April 2001, 10:10

the reason that i use nsis is because it doesnt have all the useless time wasting features like a splash screen.

Its good the way it is... fast and informative... not slow and useless but the splash screen looks great

oh well im probably exaggerating a bit .... infact it might be useful, and shouldnt take up much extra coding & time

hmm i change my mind quickily

dodgly · 26th April 2001, 20:06

What I'm talking about is optional. If you don't like the splash screen idea you can a: not use it or b: not use it...I might have a third option but it escapes me right now.

But...there are some that might like to throw a splash up to advert the program you are about to install. Just an informative "look and feel" type thing that other installers support (granted...out of neccessity) but this seems like while it's not *neccessary* it might still be a nice human interface thing.

--Lyle E. Dodge
lyle@lyledodge.com

justin · 27th April 2001, 15:05

If you really want a splash screen, create a program that throws one up, called mysplash.exe, then do this:

Function .onInit
SetOutPath $TEMP
File mysplash.exe
ExecWait mysplash.exe
Delete $TEMP\mysplash.exe
FunctionEnd

This has the advantage of compressing all of the splash data+code.

-Justin

petersa · 28th April 2001, 03:57

Hey, that's a good idea!...

...but it's a lot of extra bloat for those of us with something like Delphi...

...anyone know of a small program that turns a picture into an EXE, and allows a time delay, or something? I've seen one before, but I can't remember what it was called...something like Alchemy Mindworks?

Koen van de Sande · 28th April 2001, 12:04

Alchemy Mindworkshop can be found under:

http://www.mindworkshop.com

But I'm not sure if you can create splash screens with it.

26th April 2001, 08:17	#3
dodgly Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 12	True Dat... However, it can be a nice thing none-the-less. Which would, as you say, make NSIS all the more manly. --Lyle

26th April 2001, 10:10	#5
carlito_au Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Sydney, Australia, Earth Posts: 462	the reason that i use nsis is because it doesnt have all the useless time wasting features like a splash screen. Its good the way it is... fast and informative... not slow and useless but the splash screen looks great oh well im probably exaggerating a bit .... infact it might be useful, and shouldnt take up much extra coding & time hmm i change my mind quickily [ Check Out My Site! - & My Forums ]

26th April 2001, 20:06	#6
dodgly Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 12	I agree...but... What I'm talking about is optional. If you don't like the splash screen idea you can a: not use it or b: not use it...I might have a third option but it escapes me right now. But...there are some that might like to throw a splash up to advert the program you are about to install. Just an informative "look and feel" type thing that other installers support (granted...out of neccessity) but this seems like while it's not neccessary it might still be a nice human interface thing. --Lyle E. Dodge lyle@lyledodge.com

28th April 2001, 12:04	#9
Koen van de Sande Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 269	Alchemy Mindworkshop can be found under: http://www.mindworkshop.com But I'm not sure if you can create splash screens with it. Koen van de Sande Van de Sande Productions TibEd.net \| VPatch

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26th April 2001, 05:36	#1
dodgly Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 12	It'd be nice to throw a splash graphic up just before/as the install starts. Something like: Splash imagefile [delay] So... Splash "whatever.bmp" 3 Would hold up whatever.bmp for 3 seconds. Or we could get really anal-retentive and go miliseconds or something so you could have it up 3253 miliseconds if it that was important to you. Thoughts? --Lyle E. Dodge lyle@lyledodge.com

26th April 2001, 08:09	#2
petersa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 207	Well, I honestly think that the only reason splash screens were invented, was to have something going on during the required delay, i.e. InstallShield. So that'd be the reason why it hasn't been added yet, I guess. But having it as a feature would make NSIS all the more powerful...

26th April 2001, 09:42	#4
RM Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Israel Posts: 23	it's uselss. why to add a pointless delay?

27th April 2001, 15:05	#7
justin Moderator Alumni Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: USA Posts: 315	If you really want a splash screen, create a program that throws one up, called mysplash.exe, then do this: Function .onInit SetOutPath $TEMP File mysplash.exe ExecWait mysplash.exe Delete $TEMP\mysplash.exe FunctionEnd This has the advantage of compressing all of the splash data+code. -Justin

28th April 2001, 03:57	#8
petersa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 207	Hey, that's a good idea!... ...but it's a lot of extra bloat for those of us with something like Delphi... ...anyone know of a small program that turns a picture into an EXE, and allows a time delay, or something? I've seen one before, but I can't remember what it was called...something like Alchemy Mindworks?