CommInstall - Modern Installer Builder

🇹🇷 Türkçe | 🇺🇸 English

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🚀 Overview

CommInstall is a modern, feature-rich installer builder for Windows applications. Built with WPF and .NET Framework 4.6.2, it provides an intuitive interface for creating professional installers with advanced features.

✨ Features

🔧 Core Features

• Modern WPF Interface - Beautiful, animated UI with dark/light theme support
• Modular Design - Configurable installer modules for different needs
• Multi-language Support - English and Turkish with community contribution support
• Project Management - Create, save, and load installer projects
• Real-time Preview - See changes instantly as you configure

📦 Installer Modules

Module	Description	Status
📁 File Installation	Install files and folders with advanced options	✅ Active
🔧 Registry Keys	Configure Windows registry modifications	✅ Active
🔗 File Extensions	Associate file types with your application	✅ Active
📌 Shortcuts	Create desktop and start menu shortcuts	✅ Active
📄 EULA/License	Display and manage license agreements	✅ Active
🗑️ Uninstall Support	Configure uninstallation options	✅ Active
🚀 Auto-Start	Set up application auto-start options	✅ Active

🎨 UI Features

• Dark/Light Theme - Switch between themes with settings persistence
• Custom Title Bar - Modern, rounded window design
• Card-based Layout - Clean, organized module configuration
• Responsive Design - Adapts to different screen sizes
• Smooth Animations - Professional user experience

🛠️ Installation

Prerequisites

• Windows 10/11 (x64)
• .NET Framework 4.6.2 or later
• Visual Studio 2022 (for development)

Download

1. Go to Releases
2. Download the latest CommInstallBuilder.exe
3. Run the executable

Build from Source

git clone https://github.com/candestan/CommInstall.git
cd CommInstall
# Open CommInstall.sln in Visual Studio
# Build and run

🚀 Quick Start

1. Launch Application

• Run CommInstallBuilder.exe
• Wait for splash screen to complete
• Project wizard will open

2. Create New Project

• Click "Create New Project"
• Enter project details
• Click "Create Project"

3. Configure Modules

• Select modules from left panel
• Configure each module's settings
• See real-time preview and summary

4. Build Installer

• Click "Build Installer" button
• Choose output location
• Generate your installer

📁 Project Structure

CommInstall/
├── CommInstallBuilder/          # Main WPF application
│   ├── Pages/Modules/          # Installer modules
│   │   ├── FileModule/         # File installation
│   │   ├── RegistryModule/     # Registry configuration
│   │   ├── ExtensionModule/    # File associations
│   │   ├── ShortcutModule/     # Shortcut creation
│   │   ├── EulaModule/         # License management
│   │   ├── UninstallModule/    # Uninstall options
│   │   └── AutoStartModule/    # Auto-start configuration
│   ├── App.xaml                # Application entry point
│   ├── MainWindow.xaml         # Main application window
│   ├── ProjectWizard.xaml      # Project creation wizard
│   └── SettingsWindow.xaml     # Application settings
├── CommInstallStub/            # Installer stub application
├── Localization/               # Language files
│   └── Languages/
│       ├── en.json             # English translations
│       └── tr.json             # Turkish translations
└── LICENSE                     # MIT License

🔧 Configuration

Language Settings

• Navigate to Settings → Language
• Choose between English and Turkish
• Changes apply immediately
• Settings are saved automatically

Theme Settings

• Navigate to Settings → Theme
• Switch between Dark and Light themes
• Purple accent color with gray backgrounds
• Modern, professional appearance

Module Configuration

Each module provides:

• Real-time Summary - See configuration overview
• Advanced Options - Fine-tune installer behavior
• File Browsing - Select files and folders
• Validation - Ensure proper configuration

🌐 Localization

Supported Languages

• 🇺🇸 English - Default language
• 🇹🇷 Turkish - Full translation support

Adding New Languages

1. Fork the repository
2. Create new language file in Localization/Languages/
3. Follow JSON structure from existing files
4. Submit pull request

Language File Structure

{
  "Common": {
    "Save": "Save",
    "Cancel": "Cancel"
  },
  "MainWindow": {
    "Title": "CommInstall Builder"
  }
}

🎯 Use Cases

Software Developers

• Create professional installers for applications
• Configure file associations and registry keys
• Set up auto-start and shortcut options

System Administrators

• Deploy applications across networks
• Standardize installation procedures
• Manage application configurations

End Users

• Simple, guided installation process
• Clear license agreements
• Easy uninstallation

🚧 Development

Building

# Debug build
msbuild CommInstall.sln /p:Configuration=Debug

# Release build
msbuild CommInstall.sln /p:Configuration=Release

Dependencies

• Newtonsoft.Json - JSON parsing for language files
• System.Windows.Forms - File dialogs and system integration
• WPF - User interface framework

Architecture

• MVVM Pattern - Clean separation of concerns
• Modular Design - Easy to extend with new modules
• Event-driven - Responsive user interface
• Resource Management - Efficient theme and language switching

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

🐛 Report Bugs

1. Check existing issues
2. Create new issue with detailed description
3. Include steps to reproduce
4. Attach error logs if available

💡 Suggest Features

1. Open feature request issue
2. Describe the use case
3. Provide examples if possible

🔧 Submit Code

1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Submit pull request

🌐 Add Translations

1. Create language file
2. Translate all strings
3. Test in application
4. Submit pull request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• WPF Community - UI framework and best practices
• Newtonsoft.Json - JSON parsing library
• Contributors - Everyone who helps improve CommInstall

📞 Support

• GitHub Issues - Report bugs and request features
• Discussions - Join community discussions
• Wiki - Documentation and guides

🔄 Changelog

Version 1.0.0

• ✅ Initial release
• ✅ All core modules implemented
• ✅ Dark/light theme support
• ✅ English and Turkish localization
• ✅ Modern WPF interface
• ✅ Project management system

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