How do you move applications without installing?

[squag]

I frequently create single use programs with unique controls for engineers.  When the engineers use their own laptops, I create an installer.  When they use lab computers, I create an executable and move it to the local directory.  Sometimes it works, sometimes it fails.  When it fails I create an installer and install which takes a lot more time then copying the application.  Can I make an installer that installs everything the first time so I don't have to create an installer for every application I move?

[Wiebe@CARYA]

"squag" <x@no.email> wrote in message news:1154610608860-399912@exchange.ni.com...
I frequently create single use programs with unique controls for engineers.&nbsp; When the engineers use their own&nbsp;laptops, I create an installer.&nbsp; When they use&nbsp;lab computers, I create an executable and move&nbsp;it to the local directory.&nbsp; Sometimes it works, sometimes it fails.&nbsp; When it fails I create an installer and install which takes a lot more time then copying the application.&nbsp; Can I make an installer that installs everything the first time so&nbsp;I don't have to create an installer for every application I move?


When you build an installer, you can include the run time engine as a build option. So when the installer is started, the run time engine is first installed (unless it is already installed).


The down side is the installer will be bigger, and building the installer is slower.


Regards,


Wiebe.