New to PackageMaker 3.0, could use some help
New to PackageMaker 3.0, could use some help
- Subject: New to PackageMaker 3.0, could use some help
- From: Robert Kukuchka <email@hidden>
- Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:57:10 -0800
Hello,
In the past I've done a mediocre amount of PackageMaker
installation packages, strictly through the GUI interface. Typically
it was only when I needed a KEXT installation, as most other products
could handle manual installation procedures. I've changed jobs and now
I'm the resident "Mac Guy" and have been prompted with a more
complicated installation request. I've read over the Package Maker
docs, and the Software Distribution docs, but I'm still a bit confused
on a few issues.
First I'll explain my goal for the installer.
•The installer needs to first determine the system version being
installed onto and make a logical branch for various components based
on that. I've been able to easily replicate this by selecting the
component title, not item, and setting the specific Requirements.
After the installer makes the first logical branch, the end user is to
be displayed a message at which point they can either continue with
the installation, or quit (long winded explanation why). This message
is NOT needed on the other logical branch. Is there anyway for the UI
of the installer to be dynamic with respect to Requirements?
•Some of the installation content are packages from a third party.
Only the issue is these packages contain multiple items to install,
such as Frameworks and KEXTs. How can I adjust my Distribution Package
in PackageMaker GUI (or through command line) to properly install
these packages? When I add them as an item in PackageMaker they set
their Installation Location to /. In previous PM I was used to the
notion you had to create a file structure which mirrored the
installation locations, does current PackageMaker not notice this and
adjust it's installation locations accordingly?
Other Issues:
•I've noticed some weird "radial" behavior on the customized install
screen. If say I have 2 packages and PDF as content to be installed,
and I try to select / deselect various items I'm getting some toggling
between the content. What is causing this and how/can I get it go away?
Thanks in advance for any help I can get
~Rob _______________________________________________
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