[Pythonmac-SIG] Creating Installer for my py2app-generated bundle

[Paul McNett]

Kevin Walzer wrote:
> Paul McNett wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I've successfully created my application bundle (a wxPython-based 
>> application) using py2app and now I want to create an installer inside 
>> a compressed dmg.
>>
>> I'm having trouble finding examples of how to do this. I've tried 
>> running bdist_mpkg which seems to result in a nearly empty package. Am 
>> I on the right track?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Paul
> 
> Unless there's a specific reason, an installer is seldom the right way 
> to go on the Mac. Apps are supposed to be standalone and installable via 
> drag-and-drop. The DMG is fine, but if the app is self-contained, don't 
> worry about the installer.

It's a commercial app and the lawyers have stated that the users need to 
agree to the license terms with every install or upgrade. It seems to me 
having the user walk through the (now ubiquitous - I think 80% of apps 
I've installed recently come with a installer) Installer.app steps is 
the most comfortable way to accomplish this.

But... you are right. The drag-drop of the bundle is working just fine 
and I guess I could have them agree to the license every time they run 
the app. ;)

On Windows I use py2exe and INNOSetup to produce a single-file 
installer. The lawyers love the result. The app can look for updates 
online, download, and run the new installer. I'd just like it to be as 
similar an experience as possible on Mac.

Paul