Silent AutoRun Wizard

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The Silent AutoRun Wizard takes you step-by-step through the task of creating an AutoRun that will display a splash screen, install software and launch your file or program when the CD is inserted in the drive.
To open the Wizard:
1.     Go to the Wizards menu.
2.     Select Silent AutoRun Wizard. The Welcome screen appears.
3.     Click Next.
Step 1
1.     Enter a name for the project in the Project Name box.
2.     Browse to select a location for the Project directory.
3.     Click Next.
Step 2
Copy all the files that you want to be included on the CD to the CD Image directory (files to launch, software to install, splash screens, icons, etc.)
1.     Click Open Project Directory.
2.     Copy all the files that you want to be included on the CD to the project directory (files to launch, software to install, splash screens, icons, etc.)
3.     Click Next.
Step 3
You can choose an icon for your CD. This is the icon that will be displayed for your CD in Windows Explorer. The icon can be the product or company logo or any other icon that is fitting for your product. If you do not have an icon, the AutoRun icon will be used as the default icon.
1.     Click Browse to select an icon file.
2.     Click Next.
Step 4
You can choose an image to display before the product starts. The display of the image can be accompanied by sound if you wish.
1.     Browse to select the image name.
2.     If you want a sound played when the splash screen is displayed, browse to select an audio file.
3.     Enter the number of seconds you want to display the image.
4.     Click Next.
Step 5
1.     Click Browse and select the file you want the AutoRun to run. The file can be a document or an executable file.
2.     See Sure Run (Viewers) for an explanation of AutoRun Architect automatic viewer installation feature.
3.     Click Next.
Step 6
You can install software. This will often be a viewer for the file you are launching which will be installed if the user does not have an appropriate viewer.
1.     Click Browse and select the file to be installed.
2.     Make the appropriate choices and click Next.

AutoRun Wizard Complete
You have created a basic AutoRun project.
·      Click Test to test your new AutoRun project.
·      Click Finish to exit the Wizard and go to the main AutoRun Architect window where you can set additional options.
·      Click Previous return to a previous step in the Wizard to modify the settings.
Related Topics
Creating a New Project
Adding New Steps
Defining the Disc Icon
Splash Screen
Launch File
Run Application
Install Software
Building Your AutoRun
Testing Your AutoRun
Burning the CD/DVD