
I've always thought that was really cool. The Launcher is available for immediate download from the Launcher homepage.Well, of all the portable Thunderbirds I've used (7 I think) Thunderbird periodically updates itself, not the portable version but the executable itself and whatever else it needs. And it's in Format, so it automatically works with the Platform including the Menu and Backup Utility. It supports upgrades by installing right over an existing copy, preserving all settings. Launcher is packaged as a Installer so it will automatically detect an existing installation when your drive is plugged in.
If you need help packaging your software in Format or using the Launcher, just post a note to the Development Forum and we'll help you out.
Commercial use by contacting įor complete details, read the Launcher Manual (also included with the app).įor creating portable apps, we recommend that you use the Application Template 2.4 as a starting point. Licensed for use with free open source and freeware. Works from command line and Send To (just pass the portable app's main directory, e.g. And many more features for making professional portable apps. Powerful settings file and directory moving. Automated language switching of apps with the Platform. Easy configuration with no coding required. Proven NSIS core included within the builder. The Launcher allows you to easily make your apps portable. Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the Platform. And it's open source and completely free. The Launcher brings the power behind our launchers used in hundreds of apps to everyone. This minor release updates windows version checking, adds taskbar pinning support, and adds Czech support. Once you've updated your app to the current Format Specification, you can use the Launcher to handle registry keys, command line options and updating configuration files just by editing a simple INI file.
It's an easy to use multilingual launcher that makes creating portable apps a snap. The Launcher™ allows developers, publishers and even technical end-user to portablize apps in Format without needing to write any code. A new version of Launcher has been released.