Mac OS X
- OpenCPN is distributed as a Mac “.dmg” file.
- Download the .dmg file.
- Open the dmg file by double-clicking on it - this will mount the dmg as a virtual device and create a mount on your desktop.
- Drag the OpenCPN.app application from the dmg image to your Applications folder in a finder window. This may require the administrator password.
- Unmount the dmg by right-clicking on the desktop icon and selecting “Eject”
- You can have a look at this tutorial How to Install and Remove Apps for general instructions on installing Mac OS X applications.
- If you have a message that installations are only accepted for programs from qualified developers, navigate to Applications in Finder, Control-click OpenCPN.app, select Open from the context menu and confirm that you want to start it in the displayed dialog.
- To save a previously installed version rename the app in the Applications directory before installing the new version.
- If OpenCPN.app is replaced, the installed plugins will not be there anymore and have to be re-installed on the new OpenCPN.app. The userdata of the plugins will still be there.
Installation of Plugins
- Download the installation package (*.pkg)
- Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
- Follow the instructions provided by the installer
- In case your security settings are tight and the OS refuses to start the installer, control-click it, select Open from the context menu and confirm your intention to install the plugin in the subsequent dialog.