Re: How do I get the Finder window layout correct?
Re: How do I get the Finder window layout correct?
- Subject: Re: How do I get the Finder window layout correct?
- From: Wayne Linder <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 09:04:13 -0600
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- Thread-topic: How do I get the Finder window layout correct?
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The way I do it is to create a disk image first, copy all the components to
that image and then lay out all of the stuff - installer package,
documentation folders, background image, icon size, position, etc. and then
eject the disk image. When remounted, you should be all set, including the
.DS_Store which makes the magic happen.
Wayne
> From: Mike Fischer <email@hidden>
> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:28:18 +0200
> To: Installer-DEV ML <email@hidden>
> Subject: How do I get the Finder window layout correct?
>
> Hi!
>
> This a question related to building installers in general, not
> necessarily using the Installer.app packages. So I hope I'm on topic
> here.
>
> As the last step in creating an insataller I am currently setting up
> a Finder window with the layout and the contents I want to deliver.
> Then I create a disk image file from that folder.
>
> My problem is that the mounted image does not open in the same layout
> that I specified before creating the Finder window.
>
> So my question is: How do I get an image to open a Finder window with
> a certain layout after mounting it in the Finder?
>
>
> I have tried using AppleScript to 'update' the items contained in the
> window as well as the folder shown in the window as well.
>
> I have also noticed that there is no .DS_Store file at the top level
> of my Finder window. And I see no way to force one to be created.
>
>
> I know this can be done because many products delivered on disk
> images invariably open to custom view settings and layout in the Finder.
>
>
> Anyone know how to do this? Thanks!
>
> Mike
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