Creating a (basic) ssApp

The following are some basic steps to make an ssApp. (See "Creating an ssApp" for a more detailed tutorial)

1. Preparation.

Create a temporary "build" folder. Any name will do.
Copy the installer to the "build" folder.
Install the app as you normally would.
Right-click the "build" folder and Sendto "SetupS Builder".
Important!: Select ssApp "Build Type". This configures "SetupS Builder" for the "what's and how's" of the package to be built.
Click Save (Ctrl+S) if desired -- or use the Save button on the Mini-Toolbar. Notice the Install-to Path changes to the %ProgramFiles% variable ;)

2. "Shortcuts" tab.

NOTE: Except for filling out the "shortcut names keep" box, the "Shortcuts" tab is mostly optional.
Click the "Default Menu" browse button and navigate to the Startmenu folder created by the app you just installed. If the app did not create a startmenu folder, then Click "Cancel" and use the Shortcut method below. Otherwise, when you find the app's default folder, click "Okay".
Notice at this point that some shortcuts are already filled in for you. Since this is an ssApp, this is not required; but they are convenient to have available. Especially if converting to a pppApp.
From here select the shortcuts locations/options. Don't forget about the "shortcut names keep" box -- this will be used if the 'KeepAll' Option is not enabled.
Pick at least one "Menu Catalog" item for any advanced startmenu -- even if you don't use them others might.
Shortcut Method: Click the "Display Name" browse button. Look for any shortcut for this app from such places as the Startmenu, the Desktop, etc.

3. "Assembly" tab

Check that the "Install-to Path" is what is desired.
Click Installer browse button and pick the installer you used. Hopefully it'll find the correct silent switches for you. If not, see # below on how to find them.
Click save here to see it placed into the Assembly box.

4. Go back to the "General" tab

Finish the rest of the Details -- such as Version, URL's, Category, and Description, etc.

5. Build!

IMPORTANT NOTE: This step is only available if building archive deployment packages (.apz/.pgz). Otherwise, the "Build" folder is complete for the ssWPI (folder) deployment package and no further action is required. Simply proceed to the next steps (Uninstall/Test).
Check your Build options. Click MenuBar "Builds" (between "Options" & "Tools") and select how you want you want your builds done.
Finally, when you're ready, click "Tools, Build (F5)" -- or click the "Build" button on the Mini-Toolbar.

6. Uninstall

Now uninstall the app. Hint: Use CCleaner for this because after uninstalling simply use its built-in Registry cleaner.

7. Test