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Deploying PowerBuilder Applications Using NSIS

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 EDT

A common question we see in the newsgroups is 'Where do I get the free version of InstallShield,' or something along those lines. The truth is that deploying PowerBuilder applications is so easy (in most cases) that a full-blown, large commercial tool like InstallShield is overkill (especially when coupled with a behemoth of complexity such as Windows Installer).

Internationalizing PowerBuilder Applications with Resource DLLs Part 2

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 EDT

In Part 1 of this article (PBDJ, Vol. 9, issue 4) we discussed creating resource DLLs using the open-source LCC-WIN32 C compiler, maintaining string phrases in its IDE, and utilizing the compiled resource DLLs in our PowerBuilder application. Although that provides the basic technical foundation for internationalizing an application, it still doesn't cover many of the real-life issues that come up during the internationalization process, which is what we'll cover in Part 2.

Internationalizing PowerBuilder Applications with Resource DLLs

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST

Expanding into other language markets presents an ample challenge for any PowerBuilder shop. In my case, we were faced with internationalizing our existing sales audit application into French (we're based in Quebec, where French versions of applications are required by law), as well as UK English (there are enough differences in retail terminology between North America and England to make this necessary).

Deploying PowerBuilder Applications Using NSIS

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 EDT

Internationalizing PowerBuilder Applications with Resource DLLs Part 2

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 EDT

Internationalizing PowerBuilder Applications with Resource DLLs

Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 EST