We have finally released CPL Builder v. 2.0. Among other new features, now it allows to use any icon format in the built applets, even icons inside executables and libraries.
CPL Builder is the easiest way to create Control Panel Applets. Have you ever tried to make one? You probably checked that it's not an easy job, specially if you use programming languages like Visual Basic. CPL Builder makes it easier, building a small cpl file that launches your own configuration program. Don't get bored with C++ or Delphi; Task of making a Control Panel Applet isn't easy and could take you too much time. Let CPL Builder make everything concerning to the Control Panel and enjoy. CPL Builder has been made using a special technology that makes Applets the smallest and the fastest ones!! A simple applet with a 16-colors icon will only take about 4.5 Kb. You won't find a better solution.
Features
This is the main program window, where you can select almost all the options available:
You can customize your applet with the following options:
CPL File Name: Name of the generated file.
CPL Name: Name shown in control panel, below its icon.
CPL Description: Short description in the control panel status bar.
Icon: The icon you will see in the control panel. CPL Builder supports ALL icon formats. Even icons inside executable files or libraries!!
Shell Program: Configuration program that your Applet will run once it is double-clicked.
If you need further information about CPL Builder usage, you can download the complete manual from here.
Licensing information
This program is shareware. You can download a demo version to try it and check if it meets your requirements. However, demo version has a limitation: you can't write your custom icon to generated applets. Once you purchase a license, this feature will be unlocked.
To purchase a license, click here.
Support
CPL Builder customers can register with Cucaracha Software to receive unlimited support over it. Also, new versions of CPL Builder will be FREE for them.
Download
You can get CPL Builder from the downloads section.
CPL Builder is the easiest way to create Control Panel Applets. Have you ever tried to make one? You probably checked that it's not an easy job, specially if you use programming languages like Visual Basic. CPL Builder makes it easier, building a small cpl file that launches your own configuration program. Don't get bored with C++ or Delphi; Task of making a Control Panel Applet isn't easy and could take you too much time. Let CPL Builder make everything concerning to the Control Panel and enjoy. CPL Builder has been made using a special technology that makes Applets the smallest and the fastest ones!! A simple applet with a 16-colors icon will only take about 4.5 Kb. You won't find a better solution.
