I downloaded an App and it contained an *.rsd file. What's that?
Not knowing which App you downloaded, I'd guess it's probably a RealSQLDatabase file, which is used by REALBasic applications.
You could see what file has to say.
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I made a desktop application that looks like an OS. My question is, can I have that app and make it boot up when I start my Mac just like how OS X would start> If I can, then how?
Thanks.
Uuuugh, what? I don't think you made an OS... But perhaps you made some sort of useful management software, a "Launcher" or similar... There used to be something in Classic OS days that would run without the finder, and allowed you to launch apps. If you wanted to do something similar, I guess you would need to figure out which launchd plist is starting the Finder, and unload it early during boot, and figure out how to get yours launched.
Since you made an app, it needs the OS to start it. With OS X, you can use launchd to set that up.
I am new to developing for the Mac OS X.
What's best place for storing the demo files of application on Mac OS X?
What's best practices?
I suggest the "/Library/Application Support" directory, which the documentation defines as: -
The Application Support directory is where your app stores any type of file that supports the app but is not required for the app to run, such as document templates or configuration files. The files should be app-specific but should never store user data.
Where is the file syscall_sw.h in Mac OS X?
I'm using it to program the classes found within in assembly, but I can only find the file on the Internet. I want to find it on my actual operating system filesystem. I've downloaded all of XCode and installed the Components and Documentation, but I still can't find the file.
It is not a public* header -- it can, however, be found in the kernel source code:
http://www.opensource.apple.com/source/xnu/xnu-2050.9.2/osfmk/kern/syscall_sw.h
*: Indicating that you should not need it unless you're working in the kernel.
I am new to MAC environment.
Is there any way that I can convert classic MAC app file so that it can be read on MAC OS X?
Also, is there any good tutorial for how to write .app file for a JAVA application.
Thanks
Support for classic mode ( runs older mac software was dropped with 10.5). If you search for classic mode you can find some emulators/virtual machines which may run classic apps. I have not tried any of these.
.app is not a file format. It is actually a directory with a defined structure. If you show contents on an app from finder, you can browse this contents of the directory.
As for putting an jar file in an .app bundle, check the help for Jar Bundler. It is included with XCode and can be found under Developer/Applications/Utilites. This utility turns a jar app into a .app bundle.
I have an exe setup file. I want to make it compatible with Mac OS. Is there is any way through which we can convert an EXE to DMG, APP or a Jar?
No, you cant, you need to recompile the application for the target platform.
Nope*.
Moreover, if the contained software is compiled for Windows, it won't work on Mac.
If may work only if it is script-based (like in ruby, python, etc.). But usually, you'll have a proper Mac installation package when it is compatible.
**Exception*: some EXE are extractible archives, but it won't change the incompatibility if it is compiled for Windows.
The simple answer is to install software on a Macintosh OS you must recompile it down to a .dmg file. I jumped on Google and this article Creating a Mac OS X App from a Jar File was the second choice. The default Mac OS Java version was 1.5 for Leopard. Target 1.4+ and you should cover systems from at least Leopard and upwards.
As an aside, this tutorial was recently updated for Snow Leopard and covers the same stuff. Best of luck in getting it ported.
There are different distribution for Mac with have java6 and below version, for java 7 and 8 you need to make another app to run and compatible with
I did it on my way:
Create exe/ setup for your jar.
follow the link ---> winebottler.kronenberg.org
download winebottler(GUI based tool) for your mac type and simply follow this link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imPGlqEuYBk
No extra burden for you to how.
Note: This will pack your setup in app but app size will increase.