DxAutoInstaller

DevExpress VCL Components Automatic Installer

DxAutoInstaller is an open-source tool that automates the installation (and uninstallation) of DevExpress VCL components into Delphi / RAD Studio and C++Builder.

Features

• One-click install / uninstall — automatically compiles and registers the required DevExpress VCL packages, with a matching uninstall option.
• Select components and IDE versions — choose exactly which component groups to install and which installed IDE version(s) to target.
• Target platform selection — pick the Delphi/C++Builder target platforms to install for.
• 64-bit IDE support — install into 64-bit Delphi / RAD Studio IDEs.
• Win64x support — install for C++Builder Windows 64-bit Modern (Win64x).
• Automatic dependency resolution — installing a component automatically installs any packages it depends on.
• Manifest-driven — installation rules are described in a DevExpress.yaml manifest file that is customizable.
• Async install/uninstall — runs on a background thread with a progress bar, elapsed time, and a log file for troubleshooting.

Requirements

• The corresponding DevExpress VCL full-source package, extracted locally.
• A supported Delphi / RAD Studio / C++Builder installation.
• If DevExpress was previously installed manually or with another tool, uninstall it first to avoid conflicts.

Basic Usage

1. Download the DxAutoInstaller from the Releases page (separate x86 and x64 binaries are provided).
2. Run DxAutoInstaller.exe, then select the DevExpress root folder.
3. Select the components and target IDE version(s)/platform(s) you want, then start the install.
4. To remove the components, use the same tool's uninstall option.

Note: Run DxAutoInstaller.exe as Administrator if the install path is under a system directory or your IDE requires elevated permissions.

Building from Source

DxAutoInstaller depends on the following third-party libraries and components:

• JCL (JEDI Code Library) — general-purpose utility library.
• VSoft.YAML — parses the DevExpress.yaml manifest.
• DevExpress VCL — the IDE used to compile DxAutoInstaller must already have DevExpress VCL installed.

Once dependencies are set up, run Bin\Build.bat to build.

Manifest File

Installation rules are defined in DevExpress.yaml, which lists each DevExpress package and its dependencies.

To support a DevExpress VCL version not covered by an official release, you can edit the manifest file to match the format used by your version.

Feedback & Contributing

• Found a bug, or want support for a new DevExpress / RAD Studio version? Please open an Issue.
• Pull requests — code changes or manifest updates — are welcome.

Disclaimer

This tool only automates the install/uninstall workflow for DevExpress VCL components; it does not provide or redistribute DevExpress products themselves. Make sure you hold a valid license for the components you install.