RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
(03-14-2023, 03:05 PM)Crimson Nape Wrote: I would suggest that you set all read, write, and execute permissions for everyone. Also, set your username as the file owner. Mac has 2 ways of setting permissions and ownership, one through your GUI and the other is using a CLI.
- Red
I am not a computer guru. How do I set the permissions and set my name as file owner?
Thanks.
RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
On your Mac, where was the filed saved to that you are getting the permission issue?
RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
(03-14-2023, 03:30 PM)Jeff8356 Wrote: On your Mac, where was the filed saved to that you are getting the permission issue?
On the desktop
RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
Open Finder and go to your Desktop folder. Right click the file and select "Get Info" then scroll down to the bottom where you will see the permissions.
RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
Will these scripts work on my 2012 MacBook Pro or do I need a newer model?
RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
All it needs is Python to execute. This is normally included in the macOS and Linux. Since you mentioned your limited computer knowledge, did you open the file and modify the mainDir variable to match your computer's directory path for the SD card's data storage?
- Red
RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
(03-14-2023, 04:48 PM)Crimson Nape Wrote: All it needs is Python to execute. This is normally included in the macOS and Linux. Since you mentioned your limited computer knowledge, did you open the file and modify the mainDir variable to match your computer's directory path for the SD card's data storage?
- Red
Yes I did. I have also changed the permissions but the option to set me as the owner of the file is greyed out.
RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
What does Finder show as the current file permissions? Should be something like this:
RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
this is what I see
RE: [EzShare SDcard wifi] Script to autodownload
This is what I see when I run the script