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Mac App Bundle Fix - "Failed to access application resources"
Problem Identified β
When clicking on SafetyMaster Pro.app
, users encountered the error:
"Failed to access application resources."
Root Cause π
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
β
This created a double "Contents" path that doesn't exist!
Solution Implemented β
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
β
Additional Improvements π
Better Error Handling:
- Removed
set -e
to handle errors gracefully - Added specific error messages with troubleshooting steps
- Removed
Path Validation:
- Check if Resources directory exists before trying to access it
- Clear error messages if paths are incorrect
Enhanced Compatibility:
- Improved Python version detection without requiring
bc
command - Better macOS version checking
- More robust dependency installation
- Improved Python version detection without requiring
User-Friendly Messages:
- Clear error dialogs with specific solutions
- Better troubleshooting guidance
Testing Results β
After the fix:
- β Path resolution works correctly
- β Resources directory is found
- β App can access all required files
- β No more "Failed to access application resources" error
Files Updated π
SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/MacOS/SafetyMasterPro
- Fixed executablecreate_improved_mac_app.py
- Updated script generator with fix
For Distribution π¦
The fixed app bundle is now ready for distribution to other Macs. Users should be able to:
- Double-click
SafetyMaster Pro.app
- Grant security permissions if prompted
- Allow camera access when requested
- Use the application normally
Verification Steps β
To verify the fix works:
Path Resolution Test:
cd "SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/MacOS" ./SafetyMasterPro
Should show successful path resolution without errors.
App Bundle Test:
open "SafetyMaster Pro.app"
Should launch without "Failed to access application resources" error.
Resources Check:
ls -la "SafetyMaster Pro.app/Contents/Resources/"
Should show all required files (Python scripts, AI models, templates).
Summary π
The "Failed to access application resources" error has been completely resolved. The Mac app bundle now:
- β Correctly resolves all internal paths
- β Finds and accesses the Resources directory
- β Provides clear error messages if issues occur
- β Works reliably across different Mac systems
- β Ready for distribution to other users
Users can now simply double-click the app and it will work as expected!