site_archiver@lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev@lists.apple.com Thread-index: AcaPxKiA50x2QPu3EdqyjwAUUQQmKA== Thread-topic: How do I get the Finder window layout correct? User-agent: Microsoft-Entourage/11.2.1.051004 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" <mike_fischer@mac.com> 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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