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Build utility for OSX and iOS installer components.

pkgbuild can refer to the OSX/iOS build tool that builds installer component .pkg files. An OSX product installer can be created from multiple .pkg files.

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Installing .pkg: determining if the app being updated is presently running?

I'm using the brilliant Mac OS X "Packages" to generate an install a .pkg, and wondered how one constructs a shell script to make sure the application file being updated over isn't presently running (which would seem like a Very Bad Idea).
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How to include static data files into Archlinux AUR package?

I have a small script that uses some static text files as data source. I want to make Archlinux AUR package for this script. I plan to install the script into /usr/bin/ and static text files somewhere locally ~/.data_files I have several static…
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How to enforce Mac package installer to check version?

Based on productbuild's Distribution XML structure, pkg-ref's version attribute is auto-filled by productbuild itself. You can also specify the package version using a --version parameter to productbuild. I made two packages: package A with version…
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How to prohibit the .pkg installer from searching included .app (s) in locations different from the specified installation dir,

This issue has been discussed several times on Stackoverfl0w, but unfortunately I did not see any really satisfying solution. The situation: (Only included because most previous answers went with the line of "Just dont do it! There is no reason to…
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Is it possible to abort a pacman installation from pre_install()

When creating a PKGBUILD file one can execute hooks at pre_install(), post_install(), etc. I now have a custom arch linux pacman package that I need some custom checks done before it is installed to determine if it is safe to install or not. I would…
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osx - remove files as part of pkg installation

Using pkgbuild I create installer for my OSX application. Is there any way to add extra install step, which will delete some files? In this particular example - when I run my application it creates new file in directory where binary is located.…
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pkgbuild and moved application

I create an application installer with pkgbuild and productbuild tools on OS X. The package I create installs my application to /Application folder. Now, if I move this application to another location using NSFileManager(using another my app), my…
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pkgbuild error when adding component

I have the following directory structure within my current working directory (CWD): MyAppBundle/MyApp.app MyAppBundle.plist MyAppBundle.plist contains the following:
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How to change button text and locations in mac pkg installer page

I have built my pkg in mac using pkgbuild and productbuild. How can we change the text and position of UI buttons in installer pages
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installation is getting failed when i click cancel of authentication page

I made my pkg file with pkgbuild and productbuild. Before giving authentication details, it is going in to installation step and showing message "preparing for installation". Without giving credentials, if i click cancel My installation is getting…
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Where can we change the Description for installation procedure of MAC pkg

I am building mac package using pkgbuild command of my app(Developed in Xcode). when i install package, i see few steps to be followed. Is this default one provided by mac pkg installer or can we customise it. Any help is appreciable.thnx
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How to create pkg installer on yosemite

How to create pkg installer on yosemite. I need an installer for java application which should do some file updates during installation. There is one for Xcode 4 but I'm not sure if this is the right thing to use for yosemite.
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XCODE & PKGBUILD create a package that installs a zero-length executable

Following the instructions in, say, Making OS X Installer Packages like a Pro - Xcode Developer ID ready pkg I was able to get my Firebreath plugin project (essentially an executable, but with the suffix .plugin and installed in /Library/Internet…
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Adding files in creating pkg in mac os x

How can I include files needed by preinstall/postinstall scripts when creating .pkg in mac osx? I have performed this command in the terminal and have generated .pkg; however, nothing happens when I double click the generated .pkg file. pkgbuild…
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Path to Universal User's Library/Color Folder?

I'm building a package that installs a .clr file into a user's library/color folder. The problem is that the following path: ~/Library/Colors/ results in creating a new folder on their macs with my computer's name and the clr. file inside that. If…
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