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: Greg Morgan <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 09:10:23 -0600
- Thread-topic: How do I get the Finder window layout correct?
Mike,
I found this tutorial on the web that explains what you need to do to
accomplish this. Although done in a pedantic style, the information is good.
I hope this is what you were looking for.
http://decaffeinated.org/archives/2003/10/24/dmg
If your dmg is for download or a CD and you want the dmg to auto mount after
it's downloaded or the CD inserted, use this utility before you do the final
'New Image from Volume or Folder¹ step:
http://autoopen.nibfile.com/
I'm sure there are other ways to accomplish this, but this is how I do it.
Sorry if this is an off topic reply.
Thanks,
Greg Morgan
Product Manager
Ashlar-Vellum
800-877-2745
On 6/14/06 8:28 AM, "Mike Fischer" <email@hidden> wrote:
> 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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