Re: [Flashcoders] Recommended method for copying CDROM app to application folder on Mac
Paul, The 'traditional' Mac way of doing this is to make the user drag the files into their Application folder for a simple, self-contained app. (Assuming you're using a projector) ideally, your additional four .swf files should be bundled inside your .app folder i.e. all your user sees when he opens the disk is the MyProjector.app (put them inside MyProjector.app/Content/Resources). If you can't do this, create a folder to contain all your app files, call it MyProjector, and replace my references to the .app file in the following text... Then the standard way to do things is: - Put MyProjector.app at the root of the CD-ROM - Put a _shortcut_ link to your Applications folder at the root of the CD-ROM (this'll work no matter whose machine the disk opens on) - Put a custom background on the CD-ROM folder with instructions like 'drag *this* (arrow to MyProjector.app) to *this* (arrow to Applications link) to install'. And position the icons appropriately. Hope that's helpful. Ian On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: I am creating a cross platform CDROM using Flash CS3 and Toast 10. My client would like the app to be copied to the users hard drive rather than the user just playing it directly off the CDROM. I have therefore created an installer for the PC side of things using Inno installer. There does not appear to be any free or reasonably priced Mac installer maker software so I am seeking advice on the alternatives. My app contains a main application file plus 4 swf files (one for each of the 4 games) and a readme file. Any advice appreciated on what the best way to do this is. I am not very Mac savvy. Thanks Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Recommended method for copying CDROM app to application folder on Mac
You could create a custom DMG file using Disk Utility. That is free with the os. JAT Karl Sent from losPhone On Oct 30, 2009, at 7:34 AM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: I am creating a cross platform CDROM using Flash CS3 and Toast 10. My client would like the app to be copied to the users hard drive rather than the user just playing it directly off the CDROM. I have therefore created an installer for the PC side of things using Inno installer. There does not appear to be any free or reasonably priced Mac installer maker software so I am seeking advice on the alternatives. My app contains a main application file plus 4 swf files (one for each of the 4 games) and a readme file. Any advice appreciated on what the best way to do this is. I am not very Mac savvy. Thanks Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Recommended method for copying CDROM app to application folder on Mac
Thanks Ian I am creating the projector using MDM Zinc and I cannot see a way to include the files inside the .app folder. Anyway I am trying to do it by creating a folder to contain all my files including the .app file. I cannot see any way of arranging the icons to appear in specific positions though I have found an option to use a background image. Paul -Original Message- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Ian Thomas Sent: 30 October 2009 12:50 To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Recommended method for copying CDROM app to application folder on Mac Paul, The 'traditional' Mac way of doing this is to make the user drag the files into their Application folder for a simple, self-contained app. (Assuming you're using a projector) ideally, your additional four .swf files should be bundled inside your .app folder i.e. all your user sees when he opens the disk is the MyProjector.app (put them inside MyProjector.app/Content/Resources). If you can't do this, create a folder to contain all your app files, call it MyProjector, and replace my references to the .app file in the following text... Then the standard way to do things is: - Put MyProjector.app at the root of the CD-ROM - Put a _shortcut_ link to your Applications folder at the root of the CD-ROM (this'll work no matter whose machine the disk opens on) - Put a custom background on the CD-ROM folder with instructions like 'drag *this* (arrow to MyProjector.app) to *this* (arrow to Applications link) to install'. And position the icons appropriately. Hope that's helpful. Ian On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM, Paul Steven paul_ste...@btinternet.com wrote: I am creating a cross platform CDROM using Flash CS3 and Toast 10. My client would like the app to be copied to the users hard drive rather than the user just playing it directly off the CDROM. I have therefore created an installer for the PC side of things using Inno installer. There does not appear to be any free or reasonably priced Mac installer maker software so I am seeking advice on the alternatives. My app contains a main application file plus 4 swf files (one for each of the 4 games) and a readme file. Any advice appreciated on what the best way to do this is. I am not very Mac savvy. Thanks Paul ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
