Aladdin delivers StuffIt InstallerMaker 7.1

Aladdin Systems Inc. has announced the release of StuffIt InstallerMaker 7.1. With this new version, developers can create one single installer that supports both Mac OS X 10.1 and “Classic” versions of Mac OS.

In addition to the ability to create a “Hybrid” installer that works for both Mac OS X and older versions of the Mac operating system, other changes to StuffIt InstallerMaker include:

More error control — Ability to ignore errors returned by a delete task.

New Universal ILoc and Guide for writing InstallerMaker locations — documentation included tells which resource IDs InstallerMaker already uses so users can pick a unique ID for the new locations.

Destination path helper application — two new applications, “Destination Path.Classic” and “Destination Path.Carbon” are used to get the result path returned when a particular destination and domain are selected. Just choose a destination and a domain from the menu bar and the path to the location will be displayed.

Start up picture from a file — Easily add a start up picture from a file with scripting.

Enhanced permissions for directories — InstallerMaker now sets group write permission for directories that are created. Helpful for users with multiple administrator accounts.

InstallerMaker 7.1 requires a PowerPC-based Mac with System 7.1.1 or newer, 12MB hard drive space and 8MB RAM.

Developers can download a free trial version of StuffIt InstallerMaker 7.1 from the InstallerMaker Web site. Pricing and licensing is available directly through Aladdin Developer Sales.