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<blockquote data-quote="fforde" data-source="post: 538012" data-attributes="member: 52082">I definitely agree a fairly strait forward solution is needed for skinners, although I thought MPI already covered this ground. I was not arguing against this concept above though, I was simply stating that from a users perspective most install applications are equally easy to execute. There is an MPInstaller tab hidden in the plugins page of the config screen. The whole page has a big white blank area with a single active button called &quot;Install&quot;. When clicked it asks for an MPI file. This is NOT what I was talking about. I am talking about an interface that is prominent, noticeable, and actively solicits you to check out a few plugins in a catalog that is browsable in the dialog. Auto updates and maybe a section for new plugins would add a lot of value too. The MPInstaller interface in the current config is virtually useless as far as I am concerned. And yes it is possible to wrap another installer type inside an MPI installer, which at Moving Pictures, we have considered. We frankly have not heard a reason that is compelling enough to make us want to spend the time on this though.I am really not trying to be down on the whole idea of a custom installer application, I just think focus needs to be placed on areas that would make such a custom MP based installer relevant.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="fforde, post: 538012, member: 52082"] I definitely agree a fairly strait forward solution is needed for skinners, although I thought MPI already covered this ground. I was not arguing against this concept above though, I was simply stating that from a [i]users perspective[/i] most install applications are equally easy to execute. There is an MPInstaller tab hidden in the plugins page of the config screen. The whole page has a big white blank area with a single active button called "Install". When clicked it asks for an MPI file. This is NOT what I was talking about. I am talking about an interface that is prominent, noticeable, and actively solicits you to check out a few plugins in a catalog that is browsable in the dialog. Auto updates and maybe a section for new plugins would add a lot of value too. The MPInstaller interface in the [I]current[/I] config is virtually useless as far as I am concerned. And yes it is possible to wrap another installer type inside an MPI installer, which at Moving Pictures, we have considered. We frankly have not heard a reason that is compelling enough to make us want to spend the time on this though. I am really not trying to be down on the whole idea of a custom installer application, I just think focus needs to be placed on areas that would make such a custom MP based installer relevant. [/QUOTE]

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