08-06-2009, 09:02 AM | #1 |
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MacPort version of Sigil
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08-06-2009, 09:46 AM | #2 |
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In what way does it need more porting to the Mac? It needs some mac-specific fixes in the metadata, but the Applicaton itself looks very Mac-like. Native controls, proper menu bar, etc.
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But if krischik wants to create a "MacPort", he can feel free to do so. |
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I was thinking more of creator code and document icons myself. But they are relatively unimportant in alpha versions.
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08-06-2009, 10:21 AM | #8 |
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If this thread has turned into Mac specific tweaks, one thing that isn't working is the 'Open With' finder menu option (probably same for configuring Sigil as default app for epub). It won't open the epub in this case.
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Anyway, any mac specific issues can and should be raised. I don't have much (any) mac dev experience, or mac experience in general. For instance, I have no idea what an "Open With" finder option is. I can guess at it's function, but that's it. You will have to provide more details. |
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08-06-2009, 11:35 AM | #10 |
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Unfortunately I don't really know the specifics of how it works either. It's equivalent to 'open with' in windows. i.e. you right click on an epub, you select 'Open with', and choose Sigil as the target. I assume the OS is passing the application that filename on launch somehow, but I don't know the specifics.
Anyway, not urgent in any way, just something I noticed that's likely Mac specific. |
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08-06-2009, 12:38 PM | #12 |
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Mac applications almost all have a 32-bit 'creator code' that identifies the Application to the OS in various ways. Not essential, but usual.
They also contain resources that link documents to the application, indicating that they can open the document and, if unique to the application, providing icons for the documents. Most of this happen in the Info.plist inside the application package Contents folder. When I get Sigil compiling nicely on my Mac (i.e. when I have some hours to spend, perhaps this weekend), I'll see what I can do in terms of the metadata in the Info.plist. Icon design isn't my string point though. I can do one, but it won't be pretty! |
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Oooh - that makes more sense. Sorry for being obtuse.
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The icons are not a problem: look into the Sigil app on Mac, there is a Sigil.icns file. |
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