I’ve written a few small apps in AS Studio for our in-house artists but our LAN admin has them locked down tight with regards to what they can and cannot run. I’ve convinced said LAN admin to allow the use of my custom apps but here is where the problem begins. They are unable to authenticate use of my apps without granting access to all applications. In other words, checking the box next to my app in the list of apps that the lower level user can run loses its value when you exit the Accounts panel.
If they allow all applications, there is no problem running my apps, but being good LAN admin’s they aren’t real comfy with that notion.
I have the feeling we are missing something stupid and simple.
eMacs running 10.3.9
Best,
I’ve been having the exact same problem with my app mysteriously becoming unchecked with locked down users. After doing some searching I still have no solid answer to the problem but I’ve been told it could have something to do with the CFBundleIdentifier in the info.plist. I’ve added a string comparable to what other apps have (in the form “com.company.app”) but with no success.
I hope you figure it out because I’m at a loss.
Nick
Not that I have a full handle of what you are trying to do (damn Mojitos), but what about setting the 4 letter signature for your project:
Xcode → Project menu → Edit Active Project “Your App Here”
on the left under Info.plist Entries → Simple View → Basic Information
Set your Signature there (make up something unique)
The signature is supposed to be something like “com.company.app”. The four letter item you’re thinking of is the Creator Code (mostly used in OS 9 and earlier).
We ended up moving all restricted applications to the Admin’s application folder, and enabling all applications in the HD Applications folder for the managed users.
The problem seems to be isolated to what I am creating with Xcode and only when our LAN admin’s try to selectively manage applications in the accounts panel.
Thanks much for your replies!