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Is there a way to compile a NSIS package as part of a build? I use MSBuild.
Update: There is a command tool called makensis as part of the NSIS download. I just executed that from my build script and handed it my .nsi file.
Example:
<Target Name="MakeDistributable">
<Exec command="..\Tools\NSIS\makensis.exe MyDistScript.nsi" WorkingDirectory="..\Installation" />
</Target>
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NSIS installers are generated by using the 'MakeNSIS' program to compile a NSIS script (. NSI) into an installer executable. The NSIS development kit installer sets up your computer so that you can compile a . nsi file by simply right-clicking on it in Explorer and selecting 'compile'.
Unfortunately, No. NSIS lets you create scriptable, procedural installation packages. It's simple, easy to use and has a number of features not present in Windows Installer. Windows Installer (MSI) creates database driven, transactional installation packages.
This is what I used
<Target Name="MakeDistributable">
<Exec command="..\Tools\NSIS\makensis.exe MyDistScript.nsi" WorkingDirectory="..\Installation" />
</Target>
Cruise Control .NET builds itself and creates a NSIS package as part of the build process. I recommend taking a look at its build process and source package. You will find everything you need in the nant build file in one of the source zip files from CCNet live.
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