PackageMaker basic question

Hi

 

I am a newcomer to PackageMaker and need it to do something quite specific. There are two elements to the package:

1. A sampler instrument file (for Logic Pro) - this need to install to the user's home directory and I have figured this part out

2. The sample files (a folder of audio files) - these could be installed anywhere; what I would like the installer to do is ask the user where they would like to install this part only (element 1 location is not optional)

 

Is that possible?

 

Thanks in advance

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Where do I find PackageMaker

I'm in th eprocess of creating an application for distribution, and since it needs to

have some dynamic content (beyond the basic application created by Xcode) it would

seem PackageMaker is what I need to use.

 

Unfortunately, I have looked just about everywhere and I can't find it.  All the Xcode

app appears to have is some basic documentation.  This documentation says

PackageMaker can be downloaded from Apple as part of the DeveloperUtilities.

 

However, in the download area (where I downloaded Xcode) I can't find anything

appropriate.

 

Have I missed something obvious?

 

- Mark

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PackageMaker basic question

Hi

 

I am a newcomer to PackageMaker and need it to do something quite specific. There are two elements to the package:

1. A sampler instrument file (for Logic Pro) - this need to install to the user's home directory and I have figured this part out

2. The sample files (a folder of audio files) - these could be installed anywhere; what I would like the installer to do is ask the user where they would like to install this part only (element 1 location is not optional)

 

Is that possible?

 

Thanks in advance

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Run Preinstall Script in PackageMaker

I'm using PackageMaker to install an app update and want to add a preinstall script to delete some files in the /Applications/ folder. The script is simply:

#!/bin/bash rm /Applications/...

etc.

If I run this script with Terminal using

bash preinstall.sh

it works fine.

However, when I add it to PackageMaker and run the .mpkg file the script opens in Text Edit but does not run. How do I get it to run but not open?

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