InstallAnywhere is the preffered software solution among multiplatform installation developers all over the world.


It delivers the ideal combination of ease-of-use and powerful functionality for creating professional multiplatform installations in minutes. InstallAnywhere is available in Standard and Enterprise editions to meet your specific needs.

InstallAnywhere allows you to:
· Create one installer project for multiple platforms and multiple languages
· Deploys software onto any client or server platform
· Allows you to build a multiplatform installer in minutes with the project wizard
· Includes all of the platform-specific functionality you need to simplify your software deployment



Key features

· Automatically Generate and Record Response Files
InstallAnywhere 8 allows you to automatically generate response files used during silent installations. By default, these response files are recorded.



· Improved

Accessibility
InstallAnywhere 8 allows you to create Section 508 compliant installers with new accessibility improvements, including support for screen readers, high-contrast, and mnemonics.

· Enhanced Windows 64-bit Support
InstallAnywhere 8 supports Windows 64-bit systems at runtime and allows you to target both the 64-bit and 32-bit portions of the operating system with a single installer build.

· Support for Collaboration
InstallAnywhere 8 allows you to automate the capture and communication of installation requirements between application and installation developers with support for InstallAnywhere Collaboration.

· Ability to Customize Panel Size
InstallAnywhere 8 includes new Installer Frame UI settings, which allow you to easily customize the size of your installer panels.

· FLEXnet Connect Integration
InstallAnywhere 8 integrates with the FLEXnet Connect application (formerly "Update Service"), allowing you to initiate communication and notifications to your customers. You can also easily add and customize an action that automatically configures your customers' products to integrate with FLEXnet Connect and send update notifications to their customers.

· Support for Console Mode on Windows
InstallAnywhere 8 supports using Console Mode on Windows operating systems.

· Display HTML Panel
InstallAnywhere 8 includes a Display HTML Panel, which allows you to display HTML from an archived file or a specific URL on a panel during the installation.

· Enhanced Installer Return Codes
In previous versions, the only exit codes that were returned when the installation exited were 0 for a success, 1 for some but not all items installed, or -1 for failed. InstallAnywhere 8 returns many additional exit codes that provide more details about the reason for exiting the installer.

· Enhanced Progress Bar
InstallAnywhere 8 allows you to reflect a more accurate installation progression on the progress bar by accounting for the progress of individual custom code actions.

· Service Layer Integration
InstallAnywhere 8 contains a new services layer that adds a rich suite of APIs for use with custom code actions.


Supported Java Virtual Machines
· Sun: 1.3.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x (Java 5)
· IBM: 1.3.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x (Java 5)
· Apple: 1.3.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x (Java 5)
· HP: 1.3.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x (Java 5)

The InstallAnywhere installer bundles Java 1.5 by default for all platforms. Any Java virtual machine can be bundled with an installer ensuring that the target system meets the minimum requirements for both the installers and your applications.