External files floating loose
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:11 pm
Hi, got a question about Windows deployment and externals.
My current LC project references a tool, which, for MacOS is a script file and a folder of essential files. For Windiws, it's actually a little easier as I don't need that tool with the LC app.
What I have noticed is that Mac apps are bundles, and the files I've specified are contained in the bundle. Move therapy, and everything is moved. That's good. It reduces the likelihood of the user breaking it. In Windows, I notice that the specified files are put in a folder next to the .exe file. If the user moves the .exe, the included files will be left behind, breaking the application in the process.
Is there a way to select files to be embedded in the .exe somewhere? Or am I missing something vital that will make LC output an application bundle for Windows?
This isn't a major problem for me at the moment, but this could be an issue later if I can get another project off the ground.
My current LC project references a tool, which, for MacOS is a script file and a folder of essential files. For Windiws, it's actually a little easier as I don't need that tool with the LC app.
What I have noticed is that Mac apps are bundles, and the files I've specified are contained in the bundle. Move therapy, and everything is moved. That's good. It reduces the likelihood of the user breaking it. In Windows, I notice that the specified files are put in a folder next to the .exe file. If the user moves the .exe, the included files will be left behind, breaking the application in the process.
Is there a way to select files to be embedded in the .exe somewhere? Or am I missing something vital that will make LC output an application bundle for Windows?
This isn't a major problem for me at the moment, but this could be an issue later if I can get another project off the ground.