.RUL File Extension

InstallShield Rules File

RUL files are named Setup.rul by default from an InstallShield project. Subsequent RUL files use SetupN.rul, where N increments. RUL files store rules for installs to customize program installations. ...

General Information

Title RUL File Extension
Extension .rul
Full Form InstallShield Rules File
File Type Developer File
Developer Flexera Software
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define rules
Additional Functions Control installations
Features Scriptable, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Syntax dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Installation Yes
Configuration Management Yes
Automation Scripts Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script tampering
Best Practices Version control, Auditing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version InstallShield 2020 R1

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ism, .ise, .iss

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
InstallShield Paid Windows
Visual Studio Free, Paid editions Windows