How To Create An Installer For A MIP SDK Plugin

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Hi,

My plugin runs in the Event Server and Management Client. Along with the main DLL and the .def file I have a few dependency DLLs too.

How do I package the plugin in a Windows installer (.exe or .msi file) that automatically copies the files to inside the MIPPlugins folder and restarts the Event Server (to load the plugin).

Furthermore, how can I add setup screens in the installer (during installation process Next, Previous screens etc) where I may specify certain settings to be used by the plugin?

I’ve read difficut-to-follow articles elsewhere online on how to create Windows installers, not of much help. Perhaps some one has done this in a clear way. I see on the marketplace that there are some plugin integrations installers of which can be downloaded.

Thanks.

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There is no sample to create an installer, but all you can do is to deploy dll and def file correctly. Please see this link -

https://doc.developer.milestonesys.com/html/index.html?base=gettingstarted/plug-in_development.html&tree=tree_1.html

In the middle of the page, there is an explanation about Plug-in Location, it might be helpful for you.