Creating Executable Files with VB

[kevb]

Hi

Can anyone tell me how I can create an exectuable file from VB .Net

Thanks

Kev

 

[Derek Stone]

Hit the Build button/menu. Then look in the projects /bin directory.

 

[kevb]

Thanks

is there any way of making an install file to include the required .dll files

 

[speedstickoo]

I use an installer program (InstallShield Express, to be exact). It scans your project for dependancies and create a professional looking setup for you.

If you want something for free, theres Inno Setup, which is quite good but I dont know if it can automatically detect dependancies. Ive only used it a couple of times.

 

[Derek Stone]

Err... Visual Studio .NET comes with a project type called "Setup". Add it to your current projects solution.

And just to make sure, youre not trying to distribute System.dll, System.Windows.Forms.dll, etc. are you? Thats a huge no no.