Funduc Software - Patch Creator

Patch Creator
Funduc Software, Inc

Patch Creator creates patches for updating registered versions of your software. This is a two part application. The 'Patch Creator' is used on the developer's end to prepare the 'Patch Applicator'. Both the Creator and Applicator are easy to use GUI programs. For the end user, applying the patch does not mean having to deal with complex command lines (see below screen shot). The default 'Update' operation for a file is based on byte differences between the old and new file versions. This means that only the actual changes and not the entire file need to included in the patch. Compression can also be used to reduce further reduce patch size. Files on users' machines can be updated from a specific file version, added regardless of existing version, removed, or renamed. Multiple versions of one or more files can also be patched at once. You can mix & match settings for the different files in a patch. For eample, some can be 'Update' operations, some can be 'Add', some can issue an error message if an operation cannot be completed by the applicator, other errors can be ignored. Passwords can be required (or not) and the 'Licensed to:' message that the user sees when the Applicator runs is configurable. The Applicator can also be configured such that if a file operation cannot be completed, the entire patch is halted and no files are changed. The Applicator provides a brief error message if a given file cannot be patched (see example below) - useful for debugging if a user has a problem. The patch can include a .reg file to be applied by the Applicator after the patch is complete. Patches can also write extra data to files at the file offset you specify. The default path the Applicator should use can be specified by reading .reg data you specify from the user's machine or by looking for a specific file you specify. Alternatively, the user can select the path to apply the patch via a path browser. Context sensitive help is available for the Patch Creator.

Support is available in the Help File and from support@funduc.com

Also see the Patch Creator graphical page for more information.

Download Shareware

Note: Do not install the shareware if you have a registered version.

fspatch.zip (490K): Unzip the entire zip into one path. See the program readme.txt and context sensitive help for more information.

Purchase Options

The program is priced at $75 per developer. There are no royalties. As part of the registration, you will receive free updates and customer support (by E-MAIL) as they become available. Updates incorporate your suggestions, so please send them! If you have problems receiving the program or need customer support, contact us directly by E-MAIL at support@funduc.com.

Several ordering choices are available:

Secure Web Orders: If you have a secure Web browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer, you may register by credit card via a secure Web transaction from the icon to the left. Web orders with email delivery are processed within an hour or two during the typical US business day. Allow 5 days for postal deliveries. Write support@funduc.com if you have a question about your order.
Fax Registrations: Open and complete the fax/mail order form. Write clearly if you fill out either form by hand. Fax the completed form to 435 921.0900. Allow 5 days for postal deliveries. Write support@funduc.com if you have a question about your order.
Phone Registrations: Call 734.462.1552 to order using a credit card. Be sure to specify you are ordering Patch Creator. Phone orders with email delivery are typcially processed within one business day. Allow 7-10 days for postal deliveries. Write support@funduc.com if you have a question about your order.
Check Registrations: Complete the fax/mail order form. Write clearly if you fill out the form by hand. Mail the completed form and a check to Funduc Software Inc., P.O. Box 530904, Livonia, MI 48153 USA. Payments must be in US dollars drawn on a US bank or international postal money order in US dollars. If you send a money order use some form of registered mail that can be traced!! Allow 7-10 days for check orders to be processed. Contact support@funduc.com or call 734.462.1552 if you have questions about your order.

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