Consider Switching from Orca to Master Packager

TOMS KNOSTENBERGS

December 20, 2022

Here are 7 reasons to switch from the Microsoft Orca MSI editing tool that hasn’t been updated for years to Master Packager.

1. Advanced Editor

  • MSI database represented in a simple user interface
  • With a few clicks, do more than by editing tables in Orca
  • The overview interface lets you spot issues at a glance
    Master Packager Advanced Editor interface

2. Table Editor

  • We’ve made sure this is the best table editor you’ll ever need
  • Find value references in a heartbeat with a relationship feature
  • Super-fast filter will find what you’re looking for
  • Value lookup window displays the information you want
  • And much more
    Master Packager Table Editor interface

3. Adding files

With Master Packager you drag and drop

  • Files
  • Folders
  • Folders with subfolders full of files

Press build and you are ready to go.

Master Packager Advanced Editor interface showing the process of adding files to an MSI package

How much time it can take with Orca? 🥶

  1. Predefined Custom Actions (CAs)

We’ve predefined CAs that work under the system account, including

  • Applying/removing HKCU registries to all users
  • Copying/deleting files to a per-user location for all users
  • Replacing strings in text
  • Adding firewall exceptions

Master Packager showing the option to choose a Predefined Custom Action

5. Response Transform

  • Easily find where vendor MSI stores values from the installation wizard
  • Automatically generated MST with valuable info only
  • Saves you so much time
  • Saves you money, as it’s available in a free community version

Master Packager showing the process of creating a response transform, where users configure installation settings and generate an MST file to apply changes to the MSI package.

6. Templates

  • Automate boring parts of the packaging
  • Package once, then just press “apply template X” next time
  • Saves you OMG so much time
  • Store:
    • Properties
    • Registries
    • Summary information
    • Custom actions
    • Install execute sequence

Master Packager showing the process of applying a template, automating repetitive tasks by quickly applying pre-configured properties, registries, custom actions, and install sequences to a package.

7. Support

Orca is no longer supported. Do you really want to use a tool that isn’t updated?

Master Packager:

  • Frequently updates
  • 0 bug policy
  • We read every feature/bug/question request
  • Helps you become a Master Packager

Master Packager Help section displaying the Make Suggestion option, allowing users to provide feedback or suggestions for improving the software

We’ve worked with almost every other packaging tool in the market.

We combined the knowledge into one software with a vision to make you a Master Packager while saving you time and money.

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