Scripting PackageMaker: Checking Requirements

by Jose R. C.Cruz
Aug, 2009 Issue

Article Synopsis

Today, we will look at how PackageMaker 3.0 improves its support of requirements scripts. But first, we will study the first three phases of an install session. Then we will get a basic overview of the Installer JavaScript language. Next, we will learn how to use PackageMaker 3.0 to create some basic scripts. We will also learn how to add a custom JavaScript function and how to call an external shell script.

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