What's New in V2.0

V2.0 of TrueUpdate is a revolutionary upgrade with dozens of powerful new features being added. At the core is the same Lua-based scripting engine found in all Indigo Rose development tools. The all new visual theme system allows you complete control over the look and feel of your end product including images, controls, and fonts. It's easy to extend your projects with TrueUpdate's action plugin architecture, with plugins currently available for such technologies XML, SQLite, and encryption. These are just a few of the many exciting new additions to TrueUpdate 2.0.

• Extensive Project Wizard - Getting your project started has never been easier, thanks to the new Project Wizard. You'll be walked through each step of the process, including setting up your TrueUpdate Server, choosing download methods, customizing the TrueUpdate Client and configuring your automatic upload settings. The wizard includes dozens of options and project templates to choose from
• More Server Types - TrueUpdate 2.0 supports all of the most popular protocols for client/server communication. This includes HTTP, FTP and LAN (both UNC paths and mapped drives), as well as secure connections and file transfers using HTTPS. Full support for HTTP basic authentication, timeouts, ports, FTP passive mode, usernames and passwords is also built-in
• Automatic Firewall and Proxy Server Detection - TrueUpdate 2.0 now handles proxy servers and firewalls in an entirely seamless and industry-standard manner. All Internet communication is now done entirely through the WinINet API, making it fully compatible with any corporate network hardware and software that supports standard Windows/Internet Explorer functionality
• Supports More Patching Methods - It doesn't matter what method you plan to use to patch/update the software on the client system. TrueUpdate 2.0 can work with them all. Whether you're deploying a self-contained patch executable (such as those created by Visual Patch), a single-file installer (like those created with Setup Factory), zip files, individual data files, multiple binary patch files or whatever else you require, TrueUpdate 2.0 can handle it. There is even an included variety of project templates and samples to get you started.
• Sophisticated Version Analysis - TrueUpdate provides many flexible methods for analyzing existing software versions on the client system. It can access the registry, read values from INI files, compare file CRC values, query file version resource information or even use time/date stamps if necessary. Once a version has been identified, TrueUpdate can use a series of actions to bring that version up to date as required
• Powerful Scripting Engine - TrueUpdate 2.0 now includes the same scripting engine as Setup Factory 7.0 and AutoPlay Media Studio 5.0. Based on the popular "Lua" language, this all-new and incredibly powerful free-form scripting engine gives you unprecedented control over your software updating system. This easy to use language features everything from "for, repeat and while" loops, to "if/else" conditions, functions, variables and associative arrays. Paired with the built-in action library, full mathematical evaluation and Boolean expressions, there is simply nothing you can't achieve. There is also now a built in "Action Wizard" and "Quick Scripts" feature so you can get right up to speed creating powerful projects to handle even the most demanding update tasks
• Extensive Action Library - TrueUpdate 2.0 includes a built-in library of more than 250 powerful yet easy to use actions. There are high-level actions to handle everything from text file editing to system registry changes. You can execute programs, call DLL functions, query drive information, manipulate strings, copy files, enumerate processes, start and stop services, interact with Web scripts, display dialog boxes and much more. There is also a full suite of file download actions including FTP, HTTP and secure HTTPS transfers, including new automatic support for firewalls and proxy servers
• Easy to Use Action Wizard - You don't have to be a wizard to create powerful update systems with TrueUpdate 2.0. The wizard is built into the software! Simply choose the action you want from a categorized list (complete with on-screen interactive help), fill in the requested information fields and the wizard does the rest. Making changes is just as easy. Click on the line you want to change and press the "edit" button to go back to the original form
• Color Syntax Highlighting Script Editor - The TrueUpdate 2.0 script editor features all of the professional features you'd expect. There's color syntax highlighting, code completion, function highlighting, as-you-type action prototypes, Ct기+Space function listings and even context-sensitive help. If you're used to programming in Microsoft® Visual Basic, Microsoft® Visual C++ or any other modern development language, you'll be right at home
• Improved Client Interface - TrueUpdate 2.0 gives you nearly unlimited flexibility in designing the user interface. You can choose from a fully interactive wizard, a minimal dialog box style, a completely silent approach or a "silent until update available" system. Additionally, thanks to the new screen gallery and manager, you can choose from over 25 ready to use wizard-style dialogs, or customize them to fit your needs
• Screen Gallery and Manager - With a library of more than twenty-five different screen templates to choose from, TrueUpdate 2.0 is miles ahead of both previous versions and the competition. There are pre-built layouts to handle just about any task you can dream up, and it's easy to adjust them to fit your needs exactly. You'll find check boxes, radio buttons and edit fields to popular screens like license agreements, folder selection and other advanced options. The Screen Manager allows you to add and remove screens at will and adjust the sequence with a simple drag-and-drop motion. Each screen features a real-time preview so you can see the result of your changes as you work
• Themes and Skins - Choose from over twenty included themes (skins) for your project or even make your own. It's as easy as viewing a live dialog preview and picking your favorite style. You can configure everything from fonts (face, color, size, style) and banner images to body/background graphics, control colors (buttons, check boxes, radio buttons) and more
• Publishing Wizard - Once you've got your project ready to go, the Publishing Wizard will help you to package it up and upload it to your server. The wizard will create the client application, server configuration files and everything else you need to put your update system into operation. You'll also get a full project manifest that tells you what files have been generated and what you need to do with them
• Automatic Server Uploads with Secure FTP Support - TrueUpdate 2.0 makes it easy to keep both your client and server files up-to-date. The new automatic upload feature turns the build process into a complete publishing solution. It supports file copying to UNC or mapped drives, standard FTP, or secure SFTP. Of course, should you wish to handle it all yourself, there is a manual upload option as well
• Compact Client Application - Smaller and faster means a better experience, and TrueUpdate 2.0 delivers. With a tiny ~500 KB client application written completely in optimized C++ code, there are no external dependencies or runtimes required
• Encrypted Configuration Files - Both client configuration files and server data files are automatically compressed and encrypted using your own private key. Featuring the secure Blowfish algorithm, your scripts and configuration info are safe from any casual tampering or viewing
• Runs Silent or Interactive - Your TrueUpdate 2.0 projects can be configured to operate without displaying user interface dialogs, prompts, messages or errors. Silent operation lets you maintain control over hundreds or thousands of workstations while enforcing corporate standards. The client application can easily be called from programs, system schedulers or automatic processes
• Expandable with Action Plugins - TrueUpdate 2.0 can be easily expanded with Action Plugins. These plug-in modules can extend the product in infinitely powerful ways, such as adding support for SQLite databases, XML, MD5 hashing, data encryption and much more. Tight integration with the design environment ? including IntelliSense style code completion and syntax highlighting ? makes them just as easy to use as built-in actions. Plugins are available through Indigo Rose as well as third-party developers thanks to Indigo Rose's freely available plug-in development kit
• International Language Support - TrueUpdate 2.0 offers unsurpassed support for multilingual projects right out of the box. Update systems created with TrueUpdate 2.0 can automatically determine the language of the client operating system and adjust the display of screens and messages appropriately. Whether you need to support English, French, German, Spanish, Italian or any other language recognized by Windows, you simply provide the text and TrueUpdate 2.0 takes care of the rest!
• Built-in Spelling Checker - Now it's easier than ever to make sure that typos don't creep into your projects. Basically anywhere you can type, you can perform a spell check to ensure error-free text. Dictionaries are available for over a dozen languages including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Croatian, Czech, Polish and Slovenian
• Client Log Files - The client application can easily log each action giving you an accurate record of everything that is happening behind the scenes. It's perfect for debugging or even archiving. You can control the level of detail being logged, including options for recording script actions
• Unattended Builds - TrueUpdate 2.0 fits seamlessly into your daily build process. Creating your update project every time you build your source code makes it easy to test early and often. Used in conjunction with design-time constants (e.g. DEFINE's) and build response files, your TrueUpdate project can be kept up to date simply and automatically
• Works with Windows 95 and Up - Update systems created with TrueUpdate 2.0 work just fine on every Windows operating system from Windows 95 to XP and beyond. Compare that to competitive tools and you're sure to be surprised at their requirements. If you need to support legacy systems, your choice is clear.

Integrates Easily - TrueUpdate was designed to minimize the time it takes to add automated update capabilities to your software. As a separate executable, the TrueUpdate system is easy to integrate into your software. Simply customize the client executable with the easy-to-use Client Configuration Utility and include it with your application. There are no additional compile-time dependencies, OCX controls, static libraries or runtime modules. Everything is included in one easily callable, standalone executable file. TrueUpdate's industry-leading ease of use is a very important feature. In order to maximize your return on investment, you need an automated update solution that can be implemented with a minimum of effort. TrueUpdate technology doesn't tie up your development team with difficult implementation details. It was designed from the ground up to be flexible, easy to use, and easy to integrate. With TrueUpdate technology, you can spend more time developing and marketing your product, and less time managing its distribution.

Reduces Support Costs - Automating the update process for your users can save you valuable time and expense. It reduces support costs by making it easier for your users to keep their software up to date - giving your tech support department fewer legacy support issues to deal with. It reduces your marketing costs, because you won't have to resort to expensive ad campaigns to keep your users abreast of new versions. It reduces production costs by allowing you to maintain a larger inventory with less concern over obselescense, relying on the TrueUpdate technology to get your users up to the latest release immediately after installing the product. No other product provides the same combination of industry-leading ease of use, cutting edge features, and absolute flexibility as TrueUpdate.

Lightweight and Stand-Alone - Written completely in optimized C and C++ code, the TrueUpdate client is small - weighing in around 550K in size. It's also completely self-contained. The TrueUpdate client has no external dependencies, so you don't have to distribute any extras to make it work. Unlike some products, it doesn't require the Java runtime, Internet Explorer, Visual Basic runtime, or any other multi-megabyte runtime engines and dependencies. It also avoids the use of proprietary server applications while still offering support for redundant, load-balanced environments. Compact and efficient, TrueUpdate technology is everything you need to get the job done.

Uses Standard Internet Protocols - TrueUpdate uses readily available client-server technologies, rather than the proprietary servers required by some other update products. By making use of affordable and trusted protocols such as HTTP and FTP, organizations of any size can deploy TrueUpdate enabled software without the need for specialized and costly hardware and software platforms. Of course, TrueUpdate also supports the use of redundant servers for companies that require the peace-of-mind of dynamic switchover and backup. TrueUpdate is built on the trusted, dependable standards you already rely on.

Puts You In Control - With TrueUpdate, there's no need to relinquish control over the reliability of your update process. Unlike services that lock you into using their servers, with TrueUpdate, you decide where your update files are hosted. You decide on the level of redundancy. You're in control of your update files, patches and web servers. There's no need to rely on the uncertain future of a "free" update service, or to wait helplessly during downtimes you are powerless to resolve. TrueUpdate technology puts you in control of the update process for your software.

Compatible with Your Existing Tools - When you choose TrueUpdate, you aren't locked into using any particular installation, deployment or patching solution. By leveraging your existing investment in software and experience, TrueUpdate saves you both time and money. While Indigo Rose suggests using our award winning Setup Factory installation tool or our Visual Patch product, you are certainly free to choose just about any tool you wish. Make use of your existing investment in software installation, deployment and patching tools. TrueUpdate is adaptable to your existing environment.

Familiar Yet Customizable Interface - With TrueUpdate, you can choose between a familiar wizard interface or a compact dialog client. Additionally, you have full control over which interface screens are displayed, along with all text messages and wizard images. Once you've built the customized client, you can further control the interface using command line switches and dynamic text variables. Of course, full international language support is built-in. You can easily translate and localize the client to dynamically display in over 70 languages.From the compact, integrated look of dialog boxes to the popular wizard style interface, the TrueUpdate client is customizable to fit your requirements.

Dozens of Powerful Actions -TrueUpdate comes with dozens of built-in actions and commands. While some products can only download and run an installer file (yet still require you to use their proprietary server application!), TrueUpdate gives you complete control. From downloading files via FTP and HTTP, to extracting ZIP files TrueUpdate is there. Throw in complete shell coverage for copying, deleting, renaming and moving files. Keep going with full conditional expression parsing, string manipulation, registry editing, add to ZIP file, application process creation and destruction. TrueUpdate even supports extremely powerful SMTP mail sending, FTP upload, CGI GET/POST web form interaction and a full suite of control structures and error handlers such as IF, WHILE, GOTO and ABORT. From basic HTTP file downloads to advance CGI web form interaction, FTP uploads and ZIP file manipulation, TrueUpdate keeps you covered.

Multiple Methods of Version Detection - TrueUpdate doesn't lock you into doing things in only one way. If you already have software out in the field, you'll still be able to retrofit it with TrueUpdate. Four seperate methods can be used to identify your software version. With TrueUpdate, you can choose to read a version identifier from the registry or from an INI file - whichever you prefer. Alternatively, TrueUpdate can read the embedded version resource information from executable or DLL files. Failing that, TrueUpdate also supports the calculation of 32-bit CRC values - able to identify a particular file with an accuracy of 1 in 4,294,967,296. TrueUpdate gives you the freedom to go your own way. With multiple methods of version detection and integration, TrueUpdate won't force you to change your development or deployment practices