site_archiver@lists.apple.com Delivered-To: installer-dev@lists.apple.com Thread-index: AcaPw8v3Ck5dr/u3Edq46gANk8GE7A== Thread-topic: How do I get the Finder window layout correct? User-agent: Microsoft-Entourage/11.2.3.060209 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 <mike_fischer@mac.com> Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:28:18 +0200 To: Installer-DEV ML <installer-dev@lists.apple.com> 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 -- Mike Fischer Softwareentwicklung, EDV-Beratung Schulung, Vertrieb Web: <http://homepage.mac.com/mike_fischer/index.html> Note: I read this list in digest mode! Send me a private copy for faster responses.

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