Create a simple Self-Extracting package with Paquet Builder in a few steps (quick tutorial)¶

Paquet Builder includes many features, which might feel overwhelming when you're starting. This quick tutorial guides you through the process of creating a functional package in just a few steps. It’s perfect for beginners who want to learn the basic functions of Paquet Builder.

Goal: Add source files to a package and create it.

1. Start Paquet Builder and choose "New Package"¶

Start Paquet Builder and choose "New Package"

2. Choose "Standard Package" and confirm¶

Choose "Standard Package" and confirm

3. Enter the title for your package and company information if required¶

Enter the title for your package and company information if required

On the "About your package" page, enter a title for your package, such as “My Archive Tutorial.” If the company information fields are blank, fill them in as needed.

4. Click File Manager to add source files to your package¶

Click File Manager to add source files to your package

4.1 Choose Add or drag and drop files from Windows Explorer¶

Choose Add or drag and drop files from Windows Explorer

4.2 After adding files, close the File Manager¶

5. Choose the destination folder for unpacked files¶

Choose the destination folder for unpacked files

In the “Default Destination Folder” field, specify where the files will be unpacked. By default, it uses %MYDOCDIR% (the “My Documents” path on the destination computer). Enter the value:
%MYDOCDIR%\My Archive Tutorial.

When the package runs, the default folder will be something like:
c:\users\MyUser\my documents\My Archive Tutorial.

6. Create a "Welcome Screen" to inform users about the package¶

Create a "Welcome Screen" to inform users about the package

You can edit this screen using the Rich Content Editor. Enter a message like:
“Welcome! This will unpack the files for My Archive Tutorial.”
Click OK to save your changes.