| 21/12/05 ~ 16:43 -0500 :
| Russ Jones,
| " Re: installing stuff: my app on a Mac "
The useroptions.dat file in my programs has
always been kept in the same folder as the executable,
and need never be seen or touched by the user.
A better place under OS X is /Users/[home]/Library/Preferences/[your app name]
If you are setting up with an admin account, you could set defaults
in /Library/Preferences in a similar manner.
Another spot favored for some purposes is Library/Application Support.
Mac OS X applications folders are often "Packages", it is unwise to
tamper with the contents as a rule.
But I don't want to clutter up a simple response. Much to learn.
Good explanation.
I would add that some apps (on the mac) offer the choice to save
preferences and settings so that they are available :
- to current user ( =>
/Users/[home]/Library/Preferences/yourAppName.somesuffix )
- or to any user ( => /Library/Preferences/yourAppName.somesuffix )
This option is easy to implement and very useful.
I would recommand to populate the Preferences folder (aka directory)
instead of the Application support, since the prefs folder are better
known by mac users since ancient times, and more commonly managed by
cleaning utilities.
Many mac users put/download things onto the desktop to see and try,
then move whatever they want to keep into specific folders
(Applications, Documents, Pictures, etc.) or to trash. Do not assume,
do not install things without saying explicitly what and where, and
follow the "standard" way so your user will give your product a
chance to survive...
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