On Feb 22, 2006, at 7:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
1. When I burn a CD with my application and supporting files, then the user copies it to thier Windows computer, all of the files are "read only". It creates all kinds of havoc and the user needs to set the properties on each one. Is there some way around this? (I am burning on a mac, and user is on a windows)
You should create an installer, which will avoid this issue... but they will not be able to run the application directly from the CD. This is pretty much a non-issue since most users would expect an installer and you require read/write access for the files.
Use the free InnoSetup software, which you have to run from a PC. Use the Wizard, which is really easy to use (I missed it the first time I tried the software)
2. How do I make my real database clickable so my app opens? My app saves files which are real databases. Now the user has to start my app then manually open the data file. But they always try to click on the data file and expect the app to open. (For windows users) Any clues?
I believe this is mucking around with the registry, and might be part of the features in InnoSetup. If not then I am pretty sure that it is part of the Windows Functionality Suite by Aaron Ballman (http:// www.aaronballman.com).
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