What's New in AppWave 4.1

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This section describes the new features of the various AppWave components in this release.

AppWave Public Store

  • Public Store Set Up and Use. The process of setting up and using apps in the Public Store has been streamlined so you can get up and running quickly.
    • Open the Store and create an account. Once you complete the required information you just have to click Sign Up and your account is created.
    • In the Public Store, select an app you want to run and click Free.
    • The first time you run an app in the Store, you are prompted to install the AppWave Browser. The Splash Screen installer appears and you can follow the installation progress. Once complete, the AppWave icon is placed in the System tray.
    • The End User License Agreement of your selected app opens. Just click Accept and the selected app runs on your desktop.

AppWave Enterprise Store

  • Independent Software Vendor Portal: The Vendor Portal is the gateway to an easy-to-use app store for independent software vendors (ISVs). The ISV can:
    • Self-register as a vendor.
    • Set up your financial account with payment information.
    • Add and manage your products.
    • Access and view summary reports of your sales and downloads.
    • Provide End User Support for your customers.

AppWave Studio

  • Adding Native Installer to AppWave Catalog: You can now add a Native Installer to the AppWave Catalog with the required metadata.
    • It delivers software that cannot be easily mastered. Some examples of this are: Native 64-bit, printer drivers, and software establishing Windows services.
    • It also distributes data and media content packaged up as installers. Examples of this type of content would be: data models, training materials and manuals, and data sets.
    • The mastering steps in the AppWave Studio require you to provide key information needed to complete the mastering successfully:
      • Provide the install location, launch executable, and an un-install registration key.
      • You also need to complete all required fields in the Launch & Brand step such as working folder, product name and version, and publisher.

AppWave Browser

  • Different progress alerts are displayed when launching an application.
  • Applications are now organized in a more logical way, easier for the user to manage. A new item has been included on the menu: Managed Apps. All the apps running on the system are listed here.