Create a Basic Installer

Smartpoint plug-ins must be deployed so that they are picked up when Smartpoint launches. Deploy Your Plug-in details the steps for manually deploying a plug-in. The information below provides steps for creating a basic installer that will deploy Smartpoint plug-ins.

Installer App

Follow the instructions in the step-by-step Installer App guide.

• The Smartpoint Installer uses Install Shield Limited Edition (free with Visual Studio).
• The installer provides examples of Custom Commands, which
  • Create the Smartpoint XML configuration file dynamically
  • Delete the Smartpoint plug-in Cache
  • Launch conditions

SmartpointHelper C# Library

Download the SmartpointHelper C# library.

This C# library provides helper methods for:

• Checking if Smartpoint is installed
• Checking if Smartpoint is currently open/running
• Getting Smartpoint installation folder/path
• Deleting Smartpoint “plug-in Cache”
• Killing Smartpoint process (if running), required for installer update or repair