This is currently being worked on. For the complete and up-to-date version of this guide visit http://portableappz.x10.mx/docs
The documentation you will find here is (or will be over time) a collection of help files and guides mostly focused on the making of PAFs (short for and refers to a portable application that adheres to and complies with the PortableApps.com Format™. I'll be using PAF as the term in reference to PortableApps.com Format henceforth). Because I am only just one man who has to live outside of my computer, this will take sometime to finish (if ever) so please forgive me on it's incompleteness. This will also serve as a reference/cheat-sheet for those who need a quick reminder on certain functions and macros for use within the custom.nsh file.
I've started this project because, in my humble opinion, the official documentation which is supplied with PAL (an acronym for PortableApps.com Launcher. From now on, I'll be using the term PAL in reference to the PortableApps.com Launcher) by PA.c (an acronym for PortableApps.com. From now on, I'll be using the term PA.c to reference PortableApps.com.) doesn't have any solid information on the power and complexities it's framework has. So I've taken it upon myself to begin working on this unofficial (but my official) guide to making a PAF with PAL.
I assume that you've read and gone over the official documentation because if you haven't than you're going to have a rough time understanding certain topics that I'll be discussing here considering I will be referencing concepts and practices from their help files. If you have not read or at least skimmed through the official documentation than I suggest you do so however if you haven't, I have linked to the topics on these tutorial pages to the topics on the official online documentation for quick access for your convenience.
Aside from the growing populace at PortableApps.com, there is a small community of enthusiasts on the Discord chat platform that will be more then happy to help answer any of the questions that may arise during your quest for PAF enlightenment if you cannot find what you are looking for here.
If you haven't already, download the required applications and files you will need before you proceed with making a PAF with this guide. Grab a build of PortableApps.com Installer, PortableApps.com Launcher Generator, and a build of NSIS Portable, you can find the download links to these files below.
I use a modified variant of PAL which I'm currently developing. You can visit the GitHub project page here. It has the makings for better PAF development as the official version hasn't had any updates in several years.
Official Builds
Modified Variants
For a more up-to-date version of these guidelines, visit my website where you can view these pages on a real user-friendly interface! Trust me, it's much more aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
The Official 'Unofficial' PortableApps Docs
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