F_admin Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 In this instance both of the user accounts I've tested with are local profiles, as these are exam, non-domain joined laptops. I installed Adobe Acrobat Acrobat Reader DC, and the results were the same (I made sure the .pdf default was changed to Adobe also) 1
RLR Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 In this instance both of the user accounts I've tested with are local profiles, as these are exam, non-domain joined laptops. I installed Adobe Acrobat Acrobat Reader DC, and the results were the same (I made sure the .pdf default was changed to Adobe also) I'm wondering if there is a group policy that is causing this issue. Maybe a default app association GPO?
JHansell Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 Hi Guys, Anyone know where i can get an .MSI for examwritepad? The reason i ask is i am looking to package it up for site deployment. Unless anyone already has a package i could grab? The network i am on is an RM CC4 Network running windows 10. Many thanks
rheibel Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 I have used https://www.advancedinstaller.com/ for this in the past but they have removed the free licence but if you can find a older version of the installer it would work i use 15.3. I have not used it for ExamWritePad but For making MSI font packages but it is perfectly capable of making a msi to copy files and folders. The free licence prevents distribution unless ExamWritePad is open source.
JHansell Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 Perfect Thanks for the quick response, i have found the software and version i believe you have. if anyone else needs it try this link: https://www.filepuma.com/download/advanced_installer_15.3-20067/download/ I will check with this and let you all know. Thanks for the quick reply.
ass17 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 I think I might need to create one for future builds
Garacesh Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 Having it be portable is pretty useful, but a proper installer that sorts out file associations and stuff before first launch could be useful.
ass17 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 Having it be portable is pretty useful, but a proper installer that sorts out file associations and stuff before first launch could be useful. Good point, But because if its portability, you need to set them on first run so I knows where the EXE is located.
Garacesh Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 Aye, can't have your cake and eat it, too. Either it's portable and has no file association until it's run, or it's installed and gets it. Unless you start faffing about with file association xml's Overall it's not really too big of an issue. I guess it's just a matter of 'it depends what part is more important to you'
ass17 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 Aye, can't have your cake and eat it, too. Either it's portable and has no file association until it's run, or it's installed and gets it. Unless you start faffing about with file association xml's Overall it's not really too big of an issue. I guess it's just a matter of 'it depends what part is more important to you' Exactly
rheibel Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 I think I might need to create one for future builds https://www.advancedinstaller.com/free-license.html Advanced installer still offer free licences you just have to email and explain why you deserve one . May I request MSIX in addition to MSI to cover SCCM/intune/Store cloud deployment if you go down the msi route. If you want I may get time to put together a example MSI over the weekend to PM you, but for deployment you would want a proper certificate signed package to host on your website. ExamWritePad should be simple it is the VC and .net installers that would be trickier to include in the msi. but if you offer a msi it should include everything so it just works for the user.
ass17 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 https://www.advancedinstaller.com/free-license.html Advanced installer still offer free licences you just have to email and explain why you deserve one . May I request MSIX in addition to MSI to cover SCCM/intune/Store cloud deployment if you go down the msi route. If you want I may get time to put together a example MSI over the weekend to PM you, but for deployment you would want a proper certificate signed package to host on your website. ExamWritePad should be simple it is the VC and .net installers that would be trickier to include in the msi. but if you offer a msi it should include everything so it just works for the user. Yes because it’s developed in VS I can use their deployment method to generate an MSI. Leave it with me I will have a play over the weekend. 1
Rob_D Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 How would configuration work if you had an MSI installer? If I make the MSI myself then the I can use my predone config file, but if ASS is providing the MSI would that mean pushing out our config file everywhere post install?
ass17 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 How would configuration work if you had an MSI installer? If I make the MSI myself then the I can use my predone config file, but if ASS is providing the MSI would that mean pushing out our config file everywhere post install? Also quite true, maybe I should let you folk customise the installation based on your own environments... 1
bald_pig Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 Also quite true, maybe I should let you folk customise the installation based on your own environments... Can't the config file or the location be passed with a flag/switch?
Garacesh Posted January 31, 2020 Posted January 31, 2020 Can't the config file or the location be passed with a flag/switch? I was gonna say if it's a network attached machine you could just copy the file, but pre-creating the config and passing it to the msi with a switch is probably a far better idea. 1
ass17 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 I was gonna say if it's a network attached machine you could just copy the file, but pre-creating the config and passing it to the msi with a switch is probably a far better idea. All well and good but if you have to copy 20 files into the same location why not have the config in the same place to make it 21? Or are you thinking having icons with shortcuts that point to specific config files so you can customise/tailor them to the needs of those that will use them? If the later, I think it’s a great idea...
ass17 Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 Ok, last minute NEW addition, is the ability to load the JSON config file from a custom location path. So you can now dish out shortcut icons to specific users which calls upon a custom JSON config file. You can even rename the JSON config file too. EWP is the project that just keeps on giving :-) 3
ass17 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Posted February 1, 2020 Version 3.7.5.0 is now live to download or update through the software itself - enjoy!! https://sheldnet.co.uk/examwritepad/?page_id=46 The release notes have already been posted in a previous post but they are included in the documentation. along with all the other stuff 4
ass17 Posted February 4, 2020 Author Posted February 4, 2020 Quick poll to see what people think.... Do you think EWP should show message boxes: On errors only On success only On both My own personal opinion is I think indicators on success prohibit the flow, in the sense of its an extra button to click to continue. And only errors need a visual presence/indicator. Do you agree?
bald_pig Posted February 4, 2020 Posted February 4, 2020 Quick poll to see what people think.... Do you think EWP should show message boxes: On errors only On success only On both My own personal opinion is I think indicators on success prohibit the flow, in the sense of its an extra button to click to continue. And only errors need a visual presence/indicator. Do you agree? I'll be a fence sitter, and say make it a setting, some schools will want as much info as possible, some will want as little as they can get away with.
ass17 Posted February 4, 2020 Author Posted February 4, 2020 I'll be a fence sitter, and say make it a setting, some schools will want as much info as possible, some will want as little as they can get away with. I knew someone would want a config option to surprise successOk messages :-) There is only about 127 config options, another one can’t hurt [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
ass17 Posted February 24, 2020 Author Posted February 24, 2020 Hi folks, Just a regular monthly update to EWP. I have another series of new stuff and fixes. I will post them on here later for you to see what might impact yourselves or be of benefit. I have also changed the website slightly so that you can use the "ISSUE/FEATURE TRACKER" to submit bugs and feature requests, and if you submit and receive an error, dont worry, it will have still be submitted. If you have any requests please post them on there or here on this thread. Likewise with bugs/issues/advice etc.... If you and/or your exam officer could also promote the use of EWP via your social media channels it will help me a great deal spreading the word... Use the #ExamWritePad on twitter and other platforms. Best Regards Andy
mavhc Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Now that WordPad is apparently going to have ads in, even more reasons to switch. Your footer isn't hyperlinked to your website btw. Also that's not how you spell Lightning Edited February 24, 2020 by mavhc
ass17 Posted February 24, 2020 Author Posted February 24, 2020 Now that WordPad is apparently going to have ads in, even more reasons to switch. Your footer isn't hyperlinked to your website btw. Also that's not how you spell Lightning No add-ins, don’t know where you got that from.
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