Legacy Installer Analysis¶
Comprehensive analysis of the ConstructiVision v3.60 installer (InstallShield 5.0, circa 1999) including decompilation, bug documentation, and modernization recommendations.
Overview¶
The v3.60 installer was designed for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP and AutoCAD R14/2000. Analysis reveals critical compatibility issues with modern Windows (Vista+) due to security model changes.
Key Findings:
95%+ failure rate on Windows Vista and later
Hardcoded profile name causes menu registration failures (30-40% of users)
File rename test for AutoCAD detection blocked by UAC
Requires complete rebuild for Windows 11 compatibility
Contents¶
- ConstructiVision v3.60 Installer Sequence Analysis
- ConstructiVision v3.60 Installer File Dependencies Analysis
- Cross-Check Analysis & Menu Installation Bug Fix
- InstallShield CAB/HDR Inventory (
data1,_sys1,_user1) - InstallShield stub + support files on the ConstructiVision media
- Readme-derived Installation Notes (Legacy Analysis - Updated)
- Setup.ini notes
- Setup.ins Installer Logic (Legacy Analysis - Superseded)
- Updating the ConstructiVision 3.60 InstallShield Installer
- v3.60 install â-’ hot patch (overlay newer files)
- Rebuild installer vs. install+hotpatch (AutoCAD 2000)