[Coming Soon] RVMIntegrator v1.5

[Siginet]

The next release is in the works and a lot of changes are being made to some of the core areas of the coding structure. So I will be needing a bunch of beta testers before I release it to the public. If you are interested in helping out and beta testing the project then please reply to this thread and ask. ;)

I'm not releasing a beta yet... but I want to have enough beta testers when the time comes. Please don't ask to be a beta tester unless you are sure you will have the time to beta test and give feedback.

So far here are the changes I have implemented:

1. Re-Coded the MD5 Hash checkin so that it is compatable with Vista x86/x64
Re-Coded Many core areas.
Added a new Option to the Advanced Tab called "Optimize Txtsetup.sif" Which allows the user to choose if they want the [SourceDisksFiles] section Alphabetized. There is a theory that this speeds up Windows Setup. I thought by me implementing this code it was going to make integrations much longer... but to my suprise the way I coded it... it is almost instant! :D
Fixed: "I am trying to fix the [EditFile] section of the script now. Some of the core changes are not compatable with the way the [EditFile] entries work so I am going to code it another way... and hopefully make it better."

I think some of the core changes have really boosted the speed of all file edits as well. :D Allthough the recabbing is what makes integrations take so long... so most users won't notice much of a speed change.

Still in the works:

After fixing the [EditFile] section I seemed to notice the [HexEdit] section may not be functioning correctly... so that is my next step. So far it is looking good.... I still need to test the ExtraFileEdits section as well.

P.S. I have been coding on the latest integrator for almost a week straight. Yesterday I didn't even get out of bed once... cause I was busy coding on the laptop. So a lot of work is going into this next release. So I am begging you... If you enjoy using the integrator please send a donation to show your appreciation. It doesn't matter what you send... anything is better than nothing.

Thanks to all who have helped this project.

[5eraph]

I'd be happy to test, Siginet. Just let me know when you have a test version available. :)

[Warrior1109]

I will gladly help test the new integraor

[Siginet]

Thanks. I'll be putting together a hidden Beta Testing forum soon. I will add you guys to the Beta Testing group when I do. ;)

[the_guy]

I wouldn't mind beta testing this. It seems to me that there will be a lot of massive changes, hopefully making it faster.

the_guy

[mr_smartepants]

Please count me in.
I can't wait to get my hands dirty on this one.

[TheSickman]

wanna help ya with them testing

[ProfessorCPU]

[EditFile] is finally fixed. :D Now I need to fix [HexEdit]. :eek:

[MrNxDmX]

You can count me as a tester too ;)

[ENU_user]

i have my figures crossed for you siginet this is good news
please leave me a link when you announce beta's ready
and will start testing
Take you're time now ... :D

[Tr110022]

i would like to be a tester for your great integrator

just tell what to do ;)

[choman]

Count me in....I will beta test

[JM777]

I will gladly help test the new RVMIntegrator. Thanks.

[Mohdk]

me too will beta test this..count me in!!!

[cullend]

I would like to sign up!

[Siginet]

Ok all of the users who replyed to this thread have been added to the Beta Testers group and can now see the "Beta Test Grounds" forum.

I should be posting Beta1 later today.

[RaGhul]

Hey, Sigi. Just found this thread.

Is it too late to be included in the Beta testing?

[Siginet]

No you're not too late. :D

I added you.


Anybody else? Beta1 is online now.

[ricktendo64]

Count me inn also ;)

[Siginet]

Added! :D Welcome aboard.

[paraglider]

I also run Vista so would like to test the new version.

[Siginet]

welcome aboard paraglider. :)

Are you the same paraglider from The CD Forum?
If so it's great to have you hear. You've helped a lot of people in the BartPE community for a very long time. :D

[calpha]

Count me in Siginet if it's not too late.

FWIW I am a developer and not a IT Admin & have been using RVM to build UAXP cds for the small company i work for.

Last year I went with Ghost for deploying our setup on new lappies, but once dual core came out, my sysprepped image was toasted (BSOD), and won't work between P4, PM, and the Dual Cores, so.....hence I started on the uaxp approach.

I almost have the post-uaxp portion completely done, but unfortuantely, its' about, uh, 5 dvds including .Net 03, .Net 05, SQL, MSDN, etc (all done by WPI, silent install or AutoIT).

The only area I lack in honestly is I don't yet know how to create addon packs for the smaller apps in the deployment.....but it's on my list :)

I currently use RVM to create UAXP for:
XPProOEM
XPProVLKMine (has all the crap I put on my pc)
XPProVLK
XPProOEMVanilla (just updates)

All of them are using DriverPacks, Some RVMPacks, and WPI, and I script the builds w/ a cmd line & RVM switches.

--calpha

[Siginet]

Welcome aboard! :D

[bushhog]

count me in!

[DisabledTrucker]

Just let me know Siginet when I can be of assistence, I am busy now working on doing upgrades, I have two systems ready to go, one an Acer Laptop the other my main system. I'll gladly try it out on both, while I'm testing my USB Key installs. I don't/won't do Vista, but I'll gladly let you know about XP Pro, I can also let you know about MCE2005 as well, if need be. Soon I'll be redoing that system and retiring MCE from it in favor of Ubuntu, so need to know as soon as possible on that one, I'm having to fix my main system and am in the process of that before I can do the reinstalls, but that should be done sometime today or tomorrow.

[muiz]

Count me in :)

[Siginet]

Access Granted! :D

[Enix]

If you still have a spot, you can count me in.
been using the integrator for a long time and want to help make it better

[Mavericks Choice]

Now running Vista, would be an honour Sig.

Cheers
MC.

[Siginet]

Users Added :D

[laddanator]

Yes if there is a spot left I would also like to try it out on my Vista machine I think the intergrater you guys have come up with is great will donate for sure

[Siginet]

Added to the team! :D

[glent]

Count me In :mrgreen:

[Siginet]

You are now in. :)

[tvgozde]

Count me In please

[fastestone]

Can you add me to the list Siginet. I have Vista Ultimate 32 bit and have been needing to test some hardware under XP and would like to make a new disc insted of using an old one. Will be able to test most of this week,between both O.S. Vista and XP :mrgreen:

[fastestone]

I must be to late...:p
I'll wait for the full release then...Keep up the good work.:D

[Siginet]

No you're not too late. I will add you soon. I have been busy and haven't had a chance to finish Beta 4 yet.

I will add you as soon as I finish Beta 4. ;)

[fastestone]

Well glad to here I'm not left out....:D

[LAN-MAN]

hi
ur program is unbelievable

wouldn't it be nice if it could help us slipstreaming boot + log-on Screens?

please consider my idea

thank you

please add me to your beta testers list

thanks AGAIN

[Siginet]

it can if someone makes an addon to do so. :) it would be very simple.

[MrNxDmX]

ricktendo64 has one vista boot screen addon here, check it out:

http://www.wincert.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=804 (requires sign-up)

[ricktendo64]

Does NOT require sign up (I really hate forums that do that)

BTW... When using the boot screen addon try using Check Disk and when you reboot it will launch but it wont be blue like before it will be yellow ;)

[amish]

Hey is it too late to beta? running vista business corp.

[MarcJ]

Sig,

I would love to help you test 1.5 to see if we can squash the "Error:no entries *.ini found" bug. I'll be running on XP SP2 intially, then moving to Vista Business after I roll out this next set of new systems.

Thanks!
Marc

[Siginet]

New Beta Testers added. :) Expect Beta 6 really soon...

[Zacam]

I can certainly verify if [HexEdit] is working or not. :)

I suppose I can check out everything else too, while I'm at it. :-D

Seriously though, I have a lot of systems I need to get up and running, a few of them are even for myself to accomodate my new AM2 system as well as my older NF4 system.

[Mandarin]

I've done over 60 builds in the last month trying to track down a few glitches so would like to try out the new beta too. Got way too much time on my hands!! :)

[Siginet]

Users Added. :)

[ChiefZeke]

I am ready to test the new version - finally got 1.4.3 to work.:)

[SoKoOLz]

Hi,
I'm running Vista and XP, and I'm gladly to help you test the new Integrator.
^^

[galileo]

Hello Siginet

I am building installs for various machines (business/personal) and would love the opportunity to test out your latest incarnation...:D

I am building Dell, HP, and Sony using both OEM and Retail versions and have had reasonable luck using 1.4.3 combined with nlite. Although, I would like to get away from nlite due to various little anomolies - but I also would like to still have driver integration....hence, Integrator 1.5 :cool:

If you are still adding BTs, I would like to join up. :roll:

And, THANKS for all your effort to produce the Integrator :!:

[Siginet]

I'm not sure if I am going to add support for BTs DPs directly in the integrator... because I wouldn't want to step on Bashrats toes. But the integrator has allways had the ability to run Bashrats DPs_Base.exe unattendedly after integration by using the "Run File After Intergation" Advanced Option. ;)

[galileo]

Ooops...(mea culpa)...I was using "BTs" to refer to adding further "Beta Testers"...not "BTS" driver packs :)

i.e.: ..."if you are still adding Beta Testers"...(which I would still like to do)

(interesting how we can use certain abbrevations and confuse each other)

:p

[Siginet]

LOL. You have been added. ;)

[galileo]

Thanks :mrgreen: (how do I access...?)

...please ignore - found it...

[pcguy]

Please add me to the list to beta test the new integrator.

Thanks

[hanman]

I'd like to test the beta as well. I need Vista support!

[elrico]

Hi

I've a litttle (big) request.

Can you make some sort of [input_Section] that give a choice to end user.

Some exemples:

1-For an add-on theme, when the theme is integrated a pop-up say
"would you want to use this theme as default?"
If user say yes correct line is added to winnt.sif

2-For creating an winnt.sif add-on this will be usefull (some checkbox and input field lets user choose options or enter personal informations.)

And for in rvmintegrator you add a checkbox (activated by default?) "don't lets interactive add-ons interact with user" for silent use of the integrator.

I think it's hard to done but this can be usefull?

[rahuldel]

Count me in if it is not too late.

[dolivas27]

Please add me to the 1.5 beta test. Oh and I also sent you a donation to help out please keep up the excellent work. :D

Thanks,
Dean

[ElSid]

Siginet,
A post from about a month ago listed beta 6. Any status on the debugging the beta version? I'm curious because I messed up my machine (services don't work right) and will be re-installing everything (I'm also testing out the office integrator 0.4) tonight. If you would like me to test 1.5 for a clean non-vm install, I'm available. If not, I'll be using 1.4.3.
Thanks

[Siginet]

I haven't worked on a new beta in a while. I hope to get more time soon. Once I release a new beta I will add you guys as Beta Testers.

[Urlryn]

Hey Siginet,

I'm one of a few network specialist for our company. One of the things I maintain is our Remote Installation Server and Desktop/laptop imaging cd's. Currently most of this is done manually by me or another person slipstreaming custom scripts, service packs and applications to our install CD's for all of our Techs to use when imaging our systems.

I'm pretty new to your site and RVM program. i must say i'm pretty excited about using this program to see how much time and effort it saves me from manually doing many of the things needed.

Most of our systems are XP and probably will stay that way but we are starting to get Vista's Enterprise going and myself use it. So if you could use another tester in a larger enviroment i'd welcome the chance!

Keep up the great work!

[Siginet]

I will definatly add all of you as testers once I get a new beta together. ;)

I've gotten really busy latley and haven't had a chance to get a new beta together. But hopefully very soon I'll put one together.

[fabjr]

:p Hi Siginet,I have 4 computers ,1 with Vista, the others with XP PRO.
I can help if you still need testers. I want to thank you for all the wonderfull time saving projects you have given to us.:-D

[war59312]

I'll be happy to beta test as well. :D

[treblA]

Sir can i be a beta tester too :)

[nickm324]

I am tryng to use the intergrator under vista and get the same crash as stated in another thread in the forums.

I would like to test out the 1.5 version against vista.

Thanks.

[acker]

Add me to the betatester please Sigi ;)

[Siginet]

All members requesting to be beta testers have now been given access so far. :)

RVMIntegrator v1.5Beta7 is officially online.

[ElSid]

Siginet,
Where is the beta version posted? I had requested in the Office Integrator where I volunteered for both the office and RVM beta testing :)

[Siginet]

http://siginetsoftware.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=19

[fugeicon]

First off thanks for the RVMIntegrator and all the other software from this I site:-D
can you please add me to the betatester list! I would really like to help out in someway! I donated what I could afford but dont think it is enough for all of your hard work.

[Siginet]

Welcome to the beta testers forum. :) Thank you for the donation too. It is really appreciated! :D

[dziubek]

Add me to the betatester, please

[nolook]

Could I also be added to the beta testers forum? I used to update builds almost weekly, but haven't done one since April (mostly because I'm too lazy to boot back to XP for the builds).

I also wanted to know how you felt about suggestions for the Integrator in general. I'm certainly no programmer, but I've had a few ideas for a while now that may pique your interest. If you don't mind, then I'll start a separate topic for "Feature Requests" later. If you'd rather not be bothered just yet, then I can go pound sand. :wink:

Much appreciated.

nolook

[posttoast]

I would really like to beta-test as well. Can I? Pretty please with sugar on top?

[effgee]

Could ya add me on to the beta testers list? I'm getting crashes using 1.43 and cant seem to get anywhere with it.

Btw, RVM-I crashes the moment it uncompresses the driver.cab.
Gonna post my log in the right forum.

[Siginet]

New Beta Testers added. :D

[effgee]

1.5 is great.

[bad10]

Hello

i'm new and be very happy if i can bring my help by beta testing this great software


thanks.

[shufflez]

It would be great for me if you'd let me beta-test too!
I'm running Vista Business on my laptop and Vista Ultimate on my home pc (both in full-production, no XP for me anymore!) and company is still on XP, so it'd be great if i can use/try 1.5!

[elrico]

Hi Siginet,

About new fonction for switchless installer:
Have you speaked with nuhi about the new fonction for switchless integration in svcpack. (direct integration of .exe in svcpack). Because this save a lot of time and bandwith (i provide most of my addon with the *_addon.7z and *.exe, in this way people can choose between svcpack or post install).
This new fonction is very great, and i can forgive about making addon for automatic installer if Nlite can do the same. (I don't use Nlite but some user of my french updatepack use it). If you want i can ask him in msfn forum.

And i'll give a try to beta this week-end, thanks! I'm very extited by this new version.

ELrico

[ontelo]

I would appreciate beta testing too... :)

[LemoNHeaD]

Hi Siginet,

About new fonction for switchless installer:
Have you speaked with nuhi about the new fonction for switchless integration in svcpack. (direct integration of .exe in svcpack). Because this save a lot of time and bandwith (i provide most of my addon with the *_addon.7z and *.exe, in this way people can choose between svcpack or post install).
This new fonction is very great, and i can forgive about making addon for automatic installer if Nlite can do the same. (I don't use Nlite but some user of my french updatepack use it). If you want i can ask him in msfn forum.

And i'll give a try to beta this week-end, thanks! I'm very extited by this new version.

ELrico

:twisted:
Maybe nuhi should then name his program nLitegrator? He seems to copy all of the features of the ryanvm Integrator doesnt he? I don't see nuhi give credit to Signet for any of the features he came up with. Nothing against nLite... but nLite used to be fore slimming things down (hince the name)... but since the integrator was made nlite has seemed to copy every feature that it does. Just about every bit of the areas of those "NLite addons" were created by siggy himself from what I have seen. Why doesnt nuhi just allow the integrator to be run as a plugin to nLite? Less work for him... and it would seem fair. I think the integrator is far superior to nlite when it comes to adding stuff to a disk.

[Siginet]

New Beta Testers added. :D

We are currently at Beta11 and are very close to a public release. :)

[XSR]

Add me to the betatester. Thanks

[Echo_Platoon]

Siginet, please add me to the beta testers list. I am always using RyanVM Integrator, so I'm more than willing to help out by beta testing.

[njay]

Siginet, Any chance you could add me to the beta test list. I am very interested in the service pack integrator for switchless installers.

Thanks
Njay

[pegasus80]

Can you add me to the list of beta tester? Thanks.

[ilu4life]

i would love to be a beta tester...please add me.Thanks.

[tonytoz]

I would like to be a beta tester. Please add me. Thanks!!!
It's good work. Keep going!

[Sm0k3r]

Can you please add me so that I can test the new version of the integrator.

Thanks

[Electrogen]

i would like to beta test the the new integrater, cheers

[Siginet]

New beta testers added.

[gavinostlund]

I would like to request Beta testing access as well, I've several versions of Windows XP (Home, Pro-x86, Pro-x64, Pro-OEM, Corp) to update integrations of for work, and my host OS is Vista...

[Siginet]

Welcome to the Beta Team. :)

[Stoneye1969]

I would like to help beta test the latest version, currently using Vista to roll-out XP Professional

[dawtips]

May I get in on the beta test too?

[ststofi]

Could I join to betatester group in this late period?
I would use Integrator on my main powerful computert (vista ultimate x64) instead of my old laptop. Thank you in advance.

[lalaland]

I would also like to test. I use vista.

[screamin]

I would love to join beta testing have 3 spare day per week!
And dont mind testing loads of times:-D

[vcc]

You know I'm always down for helping with Beta testing.
Count me in.
Oh, and I do have Vista to test on if needed.

[Siginet]

v1.5 RC1 should be on the horizon soon enough. ;) New Beta testers added.

[runningfool]

can you add me to the list of beta testers? id like to see how switchless installer integration works :p

[mr_smartepants]

id like to see how switchless installer integration works :p

It works great! :)

[mrji]

May I get in on the beta test too?:)

[yumeyao]

Hi siginet, may i get a beta version too? i want to see EditFile and ExtraFileEdits.

[GreatJobGuys]

Hi Siginet, great work on the Integrator and for all your efforts for the community you've got going with RyanVM, others involved, please do not feel insulted, the compliment goes for you too!

Siginet any chance of adding me to your ever-growing list of beta testers, have XP Home (OEM), XP Professional (MSDNAA) & Vista Business (MSDNAA).

Want the opportunity to see how the ExtraFileEdits feature and the new feature of the Switchless Installers perform.

Thanks!

[Nightwolf81]

I have been making tools for people as part of a AIO- inclusive pack (LastXP) but now I am bringing back all the skills and programs I've made, I'd like to get hold of all the newest technologies so I can help finalize them into the universal forsights I have for the Whole Customized OS community.

So Hoping I can become a Beta tester to leave my critical eye (and weird test methods) so I can be happy to use this tool and so others can benifit from the projects I have planned in the comming weeks.

Thanks Sigi for your on going efforts and I'll see you in the threads.

PS when I do post I hope you can help test my contributions also.

[mrbarker15]

cOunt me in for beta testing to.

[Siginet]

All Beta Testers added.

The next Beta I release I think it will be a public beta so that everyone can use it.

v1.5 has taken me longer then I ever imagined to code. It is very close to being finished and seems to be very stable but i think there are still a few additions I want to add to it. I don't want to leave the public out anymore though.

v1.5 has had to be recoded about 3 times due to major changes in the autoit development. It seems like whenever I am ready to release it another major change is in autoit.

I was about to release Beta22 of v1.5 today... but the Autoit Development team has recently put a limitation in one of the core functions I use which has made Beta22 in operable. :( I have read on the autoit boards that they will be removing the limitation in their next beta though. So I decided to postpone the realease of my Beta22 until then.

Those of you just added to my beta team... please test Beta21 and let me know if you find any new bugs.

[wade]

hi hi
I would be happy to test it on linux for you, (through wine of course).
yaya have a nice day :D

[Siginet]

I have given you Beta access for the future. But Beta testing of v1.5 has moved to the public forums now.