The KSSW-FrontendMenu Resource Compiler
Note
The Resource Compiler can only be used with the Business Licence full
version of KSSW Front End Menu Creator.
What are resources ?
Menu resources are the files for the image, button and project
files for each individual project.
In Detail:
- The project file (START.MENU)
- The project files of the submenus (*.MENU).
- The background image.
- The background image for the welcome screen.
- Graphics files for the image objects.
- The image files for bitmap buttons.
- The program icon
Was ist ein Ressource Compiler
The Ressource Compiler inserts the resource files into the "MENU.EXE" file
of your project. This allows for all of the resource files to built into a single
file. Your Autostart program.
The KSSW-FrontendMenu Resource Compiler
Advantages of using the compiler:
- The resources in your menu application are contained in one file.
- A simple, clean root folder of your data storage device (CD/DVD/USB)
- The menu application is protected from manipulation.
- Resources are protected from being overwritten or erased.
- Resources can not be changed by third parties.
- Easier handling.
The Ressource Compiler
Notes about the compiler
The function for inserting resources in the EXE file is only available on Windows NT / Windows2000 and
higher operating systems. Of course the compiled EXE file will run on any Windows System.
Compiler Restrictions:
- max. 230 Characters for path and file names
- max. 999 Files
- max. File Size limit (Single File): 10MB
- max. Total Size: 50MB
- Compiler runs on Windows NT/ Windows2000 or higher systems.
Compiling a project
From the menu bar, select: "Projekt - Compile..." or click on the corresponding button in the toolbar.
KSSW Front End Menu Resource Compiler - the Start Menu
KSSW Front End Menu Resource Compiler - the Settings
Compiler - Methods
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Embedding resources in the menu application
The menu resources will be embedded directly into the Menu.Exe file. The changes to the Exe file
cause the digital signature to become invalid.
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Saving resources in a file
In this method, all menu resources will be saved in a resource file (Menu.dat). Because
the Exe file is untouched by this method, the digital signature remains valid.
More information about the digital signature » here...
Adding file information
With this option you can add your own description, version and a copyright mark (see image below).
Adding an icon
With this option, you can add a different icon to the menu application (Menu.exe).
Warning: If the icon contains more than 32 images, only the first 32 images will be transferred.
Edit an already complied project
Start KSWW Front End Menu Creator and open the project file.
A dialog will open up and ask whether Edit Mode should be opened.
If "yes", the following actions will occur:
- The resource files from the "ERS_BACKUP" will be copied again
- All resources and file information in Menu.exe will be deleted.
- The project will be loaded into the Editor for editing.
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