How to create a custom plugin to be included in the PE

Hi,

How can this be done?

Maybe there is a tutorial that I have missed in the forum?

For example, I would like to add GIMP to my build. I know it is a big program (like Chrome after all). Is that possible please?

Admin, please move this topic if you deem not in place here but I do not know where to ask exactly about this.

Thanks

Based on all your prior questions - you still have a lot to learn about basic tasks...

Ok granted... I am still quite new to this but enjoying learning...

Any good tutorial as a starting point?

How To comes with project...
But No Tutorials...

Hi,


For example, I would like to add GIMP to my build. I know it is a big program (like Chrome after all). Is that possible please?

Download and install Gimp 2 in a running xpe environment to be sure it will work (for ex. 2.8.22 works)
With the gimp 2 folders make a gimp2.7z file.
Download the below util plugin creator script.
Run (modified accordingly) the plugin creator to create gimp 2.script plugin.

@Oscar
Would it have not been easier (and less confusing for others) to just create the App yourself ??

Run (modified accordingly) the plugin creator to create gimp

As you already did the work...

@ Oscar
WOW... What an innounp - FileCopy or CopyR - freaking file process nightmare......

Although it seems the innounp extraction does pull a 32 Directory that does not require such file processing - with the exception of a few EXE's

re: GIMP 2

The x86 files are 900MB
If we remove the Debug Files - the App is still 600MB

That is just Insane for a PE App

@Oscar
Thanks for the detailed explanation and the script file

Will surely give it a try when I find time... at least I know that it is possible... even though the app is a large one... it is still worth a try...

I chose version 2.8  because it is only 120 MB and it works with no need of registry entries.

Good Info..
Because the Compact Install Option Results on x86 are 352MB and on x64 are 375MB
Using version 2.10.12

The Registry Settings are File Associations and Capabilities
I did find 3 Required Files With Base Build

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\Windows\System32\glu32.dll
\Windows\System32\mscms.dll
\Windows\System32\opengl32.dll

Hi bert003

here's a simple gimp 2.8 plugin to start you off - works x64 and x86  approx 120MB packed

Gimp2.8

edit:
the only real common files, of any size, between the arch's, seems to be the python folder, that can be removed and made seperate python.7z - will do it later today

GIMP-2.10.12.7z
To Customize Installation - Just replace the Program Files in the compressed XPE_File Packages

Sir(s),
I am working with the Win10XPE project & using Win 10 1803 x64 ISO ( Pro) to make an Win10XPE_x64.ISO. As I am whole new to these experiences, I need some help.
Is it possible to make NTLite integration into it ? It would be very empowering!

( During setup installation NTLite offers portable app option as well. )

[ NTLite ( Free ) is a good app with a unique feature : When it loads/mounts an ISO ( INSTALL.WIM & BOOT.WIM ), It checks & tells the missing drivers into the loaded ISO against the current OS.
For eg. A such Win 10 RE/PE will naturally have all the very essential drivers needed for the newest systems & would straight away tell what is missing in the loaded WIN 7 or Win 8 ISO/BOOT.WIM/INSTALL.WIM ]

Thanks & Regards. ...

Please excuse me if I have put it into wrong place. I am sorry that I can't put up external links here. It would be further good if somebody can add DevManView also in the same PE/RE. It would be very empowering!

Thanks & Regards. ...

We do not use the Install.wim for any thing other then a source for Missing or Required Files in WinPE
Most Portable Apps Integrate into WinPE without Issue, But the word "Portable" can be deceiving and the App may still have system file requirements...

There are methods within XPE for you to include your portable apps - by the use of a "Custom Folder" via the Build Core interface...
There is also a method to Integrate Host OS Drivers via the same Build Core interface...

It takes time and a lot of just playing around with Project to figure things out - but once you get the hang of it - it is all pretty much there..

Most Portable Apps Integrate into WinPE without Issue, But the word "Portable" can be deceiving and the App may still have system file requirements...
There are methods within XPE for you to include your portable apps

Its done! Thanks Sir.

This section came helpful to me : Create Portable App Packed Plugins

Thanks & Regards. ...