InstallShield 11 Universal
The following table lists the benefits of using assemblies instead of Universal Static Suite projects.
| Assemblies | Static Suites |
|---|---|
| Can utilize collaboration in project development. | Must have all of the referenced products built separately before the suite project can be created. |
| Can require/reference other RPM and non-RPM assemblies. | Cannot require/reference any assemblies. Also cannot reference any built RPM Installer project. |
| Can be referenced (required) by products that do not install them. | Cannot reference products they do not install directly. No requirements between products can be specified for a Static Suite. The products installed by the suite, however, can reference/require assemblies. |
| Are not uninstalled until all of the products that require (reference) them have been uninstalled. The assembly is uninstalled along with the uninstallation of the last product that required it. | No dependencies between the individual products installed by the suite are maintained. However, if the referenced products require assemblies, those dependencies are maintained. |
See Also
Assemblies vs. Merge Modules
Suite Installations
Working With Assemblies