Modify welcome screen¶
This page allows you to configure the Welcome screen dialog box. Paquet Builder supports different styles of dialog boxes depending on the chosen interface theme.
The Welcome dialog box typically displays a text message (using rich content format) at the start. This message describes the package contents and provides instructions for end users. It is similar to the introduction screens in traditional Windows wizards and is usually the first dialog box users see, allowing them to proceed with file extraction or exit the installer.
Interface-Specific Welcome Screens¶
Modern Interface¶
End users click Next to continue.
Wizard Interface¶
Example below:
End users press Next to continue or Cancel to exit.
Standard Interface¶
Example below:
End users progress through dialogs by clicking OK.
Editing the Dialog Text¶
- Press Edit to open the Rich Content Editor and modify the text.
- Press Clear to remove the text.
- Press Template to select a default welcome template from the menu list.
Using Variables and Resource Strings¶
You can include resource strings and variables, which are automatically replaced at runtime. For example, %APPTITLE% is replaced with the package title.
Templates¶
Templates can be imported into Paquet Builder. These are HTML files stored in the "Templates" subfolder and listed in the pbtempla.ini file. The following placeholders are supported and replaced with their corresponding values:
[ARCHIVETITLE], [COMPANYNAME], [COMPANYEMAIL], [HOMEPAGE], [COPYRIGHT], [DESCRIPTION], [PRODNUM], [FILENUM]
Multilanguage Packages¶
Paquet Builder supports multilanguage packages, allowing the Welcome dialog to display in multiple languages. At runtime, the package automatically determines the appropriate language (or allows the user to select it).
For each language compiled into the package, you need to write a localized Welcome text. Use the language list 
to select a language and edit the corresponding Welcome text.
Notes on Multilanguage Behavior¶
- If the Welcome text is not available in the user's selected language, the package uses the text written for the default language.
- If the default language's Welcome text is blank, the Welcome screen is disabled, even if texts for other languages are available. The default language determines which dialogs are displayed.
Ensure you select the default language on the "language list" page before writing Welcome texts.
Learn more about multilanguage packages.