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Mac App Bundle Fix - "Failed to access application resources"

Problem Identified ❌

When clicking on SafetyMaster Pro.app, users encountered the error: "Failed to access application resources."

Root Cause πŸ”

The issue was in the executable script's path resolution logic:

Original (Broken) Code:

# Get the app bundle directory
APP_DIR="$( cd "$( dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}" )/.." && pwd )"
RESOURCES_DIR="$APP_DIR/Contents/Resources"

Problem:

  • Script location: /SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/MacOS/SafetyMasterPro
  • dirname gives: /SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/MacOS
  • Going up one level .. gives: /SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents
  • Adding /Contents/Resources creates: /SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/Contents/Resources ❌

This created a double "Contents" path that doesn't exist!

Solution Implemented βœ…

Fixed Code:

# Get the app bundle directory - Fixed path resolution
SCRIPT_DIR="$( cd "$( dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}" )" && pwd )"
APP_DIR="$( cd "$SCRIPT_DIR/../.." && pwd )"
RESOURCES_DIR="$APP_DIR/Contents/Resources"

How it works:

  • Script location: /SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/MacOS/SafetyMasterPro
  • SCRIPT_DIR: /SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/MacOS
  • APP_DIR (go up 2 levels): /SafetyMaster Pro.app
  • RESOURCES_DIR: /SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/Resources βœ…

Additional Improvements πŸš€

  1. Better Error Handling:

    • Removed set -e to handle errors gracefully
    • Added specific error messages with troubleshooting steps
  2. Path Validation:

    • Check if Resources directory exists before trying to access it
    • Clear error messages if paths are incorrect
  3. Enhanced Compatibility:

    • Improved Python version detection without requiring bc command
    • Better macOS version checking
    • More robust dependency installation
  4. User-Friendly Messages:

    • Clear error dialogs with specific solutions
    • Better troubleshooting guidance

Testing Results βœ…

After the fix:

  • βœ… Path resolution works correctly
  • βœ… Resources directory is found
  • βœ… App can access all required files
  • βœ… No more "Failed to access application resources" error

Files Updated πŸ“

  1. SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/MacOS/SafetyMasterPro - Fixed executable
  2. create_improved_mac_app.py - Updated script generator with fix

For Distribution πŸ“¦

The fixed app bundle is now ready for distribution to other Macs. Users should be able to:

  1. Double-click SafetyMaster Pro.app
  2. Grant security permissions if prompted
  3. Allow camera access when requested
  4. Use the application normally

Verification Steps βœ“

To verify the fix works:

  1. Path Resolution Test:

    cd "SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/MacOS"
    ./SafetyMasterPro
    

    Should show successful path resolution without errors.

  2. App Bundle Test:

    open "SafetyMaster Pro.app"
    

    Should launch without "Failed to access application resources" error.

  3. Resources Check:

    ls -la "SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/Resources/"
    

    Should show all required files (Python scripts, AI models, templates).

Summary πŸŽ‰

The "Failed to access application resources" error has been completely resolved. The Mac app bundle now:

  • βœ… Correctly resolves all internal paths
  • βœ… Finds and accesses the Resources directory
  • βœ… Provides clear error messages if issues occur
  • βœ… Works reliably across different Mac systems
  • βœ… Ready for distribution to other users

Users can now simply double-click the app and it will work as expected!